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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,893.07, 277,161.58 and 123,342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,893.07, 277,161.58 and 123,342.05 is: 170,168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,893.07 : 277,161.58 = 123,342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,893.07/277,161.58 = 123,342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,893.07x = 277,161.58 × 123,342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,893.07x = 34,185,678,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185,678,305.52/200,893.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,168.53

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