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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,475, 276,655.50 and 111,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,475, 276,655.50 and 111,051 is: 153,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,475 : 276,655.50 = 111,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,475/276,655.50 = 111,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,475x = 276,655.50 × 111,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,475x = 30,722,869,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,722,869,930.50/200,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,250.38

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