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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,958.28, 277,324.26 and 116,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,958.28, 277,324.26 and 116,073.40 is: 160,182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,958.28 : 277,324.26 = 116,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,958.28/277,324.26 = 116,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,958.28x = 277,324.26 × 116,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,958.28x = 32,189,969,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,189,969,760.68/200,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,182.35

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