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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,963.28, 277,331.16 and 116,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,963.28, 277,331.16 and 116,078.40 is: 160,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,963.28 : 277,331.16 = 116,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,963.28/277,331.16 = 116,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,963.28x = 277,331.16 × 116,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,963.28x = 32,192,157,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192,157,322.94/200,963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,189.25

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