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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,874.20, 277,247.41 and 115,979.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,874.20, 277,247.41 and 115,979.72 is: 160,075.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,874.20 : 277,247.41 = 115,979.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,874.20/277,247.41 = 115,979.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,874.20x = 277,247.41 × 115,979.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,874.20x = 32,155,075,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,155,075,306.34/200,874.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,075.69

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