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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,948.02, 277,346.53 and 132,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,948.02, 277,346.53 and 132,966.34 is: 183,518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,948.02 : 277,346.53 = 132,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,948.02/277,346.53 = 132,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,948.02x = 277,346.53 × 132,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,948.02x = 36,877,753,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,877,753,005.80/200,948.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,518.87

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