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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,899.52, 277,279.56 and 132,917.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,899.52, 277,279.56 and 132,917.84 is: 183,451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,899.52 : 277,279.56 = 132,917.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,899.52/277,279.56 = 132,917.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,899.52x = 277,279.56 × 132,917.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,899.52x = 36,855,400,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,855,400,191.35/200,899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,451.91

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