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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,879.86, 277,170.90 and 115,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,879.86, 277,170.90 and 115,947.72 is: 159,982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,879.86 : 277,170.90 = 115,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,879.86/277,170.90 = 115,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,879.86x = 277,170.90 × 115,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,879.86x = 32,137,332,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,137,332,519.49/200,879.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,982.85

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