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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,959.28, 277,325.64 and 116,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,959.28, 277,325.64 and 116,074.40 is: 160,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,959.28 : 277,325.64 = 116,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,959.28/277,325.64 = 116,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,959.28x = 277,325.64 × 116,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,959.28x = 32,190,407,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,190,407,267.62/200,959.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,183.73

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