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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,960.31, 277,339.25 and 132,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,960.31, 277,339.25 and 132,858.96 is: 183,354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,960.31 : 277,339.25 = 132,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,960.31/277,339.25 = 132,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,960.31x = 277,339.25 × 132,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,960.31x = 36,847,003,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,847,003,657.89/200,960.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,354.63

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