Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,972.50, 277,343.13 and 125,564.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 200,972.50, 277,343.13 and 125,564.74 is: 173,280.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,972.50 : 277,343.13 = 125,564.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,972.50/277,343.13 = 125,564.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,972.50x = 277,343.13 × 125,564.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,972.50x = 34,824,518,009.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,824,518,009.24/200,972.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,280.02
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