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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,788.32, 277,087.98 and 111,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,788.32, 277,087.98 and 111,364.32 is: 153,682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,788.32 : 277,087.98 = 111,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,788.32/277,087.98 = 111,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,788.32x = 277,087.98 × 111,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,788.32x = 30,857,714,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,857,714,472.87/200,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,682.82

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