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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,907.13, 277,183 and 114,804.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,907.13, 277,183 and 114,804.25 is: 158,390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,907.13 : 277,183 = 114,804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,907.13/277,183 = 114,804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,907.13x = 277,183 × 114,804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,907.13x = 31,821,786,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,821,786,427.75/200,907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,390.53

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