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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,887.83, 277,205.02 and 120,313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,887.83, 277,205.02 and 120,313.29 is: 166,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,887.83 : 277,205.02 = 120,313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,887.83/277,205.02 = 120,313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,887.83x = 277,205.02 × 120,313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,887.83x = 33,351,447,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,351,447,960.72/200,887.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,020.25

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