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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,732.50, 277,010.85 and 111,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,732.50, 277,010.85 and 111,308.50 is: 153,605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,732.50 : 277,010.85 = 111,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,732.50/277,010.85 = 111,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,732.50x = 277,010.85 × 111,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,732.50x = 30,833,662,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,833,662,197.23/200,732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,605.73

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