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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,890.62, 277,226.70 and 116,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,890.62, 277,226.70 and 116,005.86 is: 160,086.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,890.62 : 277,226.70 = 116,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,890.62/277,226.70 = 116,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,890.62x = 277,226.70 × 116,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,890.62x = 32,159,921,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,921,748.46/200,890.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,086.73

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