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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,738.31, 277,018.88 and 111,314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,738.31, 277,018.88 and 111,314.31 is: 153,613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,738.31 : 277,018.88 = 111,314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,738.31/277,018.88 = 111,314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,738.31x = 277,018.88 × 111,314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,738.31x = 30,836,165,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,836,165,484.17/200,738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,613.75

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