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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,907.75, 302,564.73 and 182,971.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,907.75, 302,564.73 and 182,971.65 is: 275,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,907.75 : 302,564.73 = 182,971.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,907.75/302,564.73 = 182,971.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,907.75x = 302,564.73 × 182,971.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,907.75x = 55,360,767,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,360,767,879.90/200,907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,553.17

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