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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,877.81, 277,106.72 and 119,158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,877.81, 277,106.72 and 119,158.53 is: 164,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,877.81 : 277,106.72 = 119,158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,877.81/277,106.72 = 119,158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,877.81x = 277,106.72 × 119,158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,877.81x = 33,019,628,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,019,628,812.53/200,877.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,376.69

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