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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,850.41, 277,168.65 and 112,444.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,850.41, 277,168.65 and 112,444.53 is: 155,170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,850.41 : 277,168.65 = 112,444.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,850.41/277,168.65 = 112,444.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,850.41x = 277,168.65 × 112,444.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,850.41x = 31,166,100,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,166,100,041.03/200,850.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,170.70

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