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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,932.59, 277,300.83 and 132,831.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,932.59, 277,300.83 and 132,831.46 is: 183,316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,932.59 : 277,300.83 = 132,831.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,932.59/277,300.83 = 132,831.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,932.59x = 277,300.83 × 132,831.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,932.59x = 36,834,274,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,834,274,108.11/200,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,316.57

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