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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,885.56, 277,117.41 and 119,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,885.56, 277,117.41 and 119,166.28 is: 164,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,885.56 : 277,117.41 = 119,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,885.56/277,117.41 = 119,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,885.56x = 277,117.41 × 119,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,885.56x = 33,023,050,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023,050,872.93/200,885.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,387.38

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