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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,803.42, 277,114.71 and 111,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,803.42, 277,114.71 and 111,377.50 is: 153,704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,803.42 : 277,114.71 = 111,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,803.42/277,114.71 = 111,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,803.42x = 277,114.71 × 111,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,803.42x = 30,864,343,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,864,343,613.03/200,803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,704.27

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