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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,421.33, 276,581.51 and 109,778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,421.33, 276,581.51 and 109,778.82 is: 151,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,421.33 : 276,581.51 = 109,778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,421.33/276,581.51 = 109,778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,421.33x = 276,581.51 × 109,778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,421.33x = 30,362,791,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,362,791,801.62/200,421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,494.81

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