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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,852.41, 301,277.31 and 51,091.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,852.41, 301,277.31 and 51,091.42 is: 76,636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,852.41 : 301,277.31 = 51,091.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,852.41/301,277.31 = 51,091.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,852.41x = 301,277.31 × 51,091.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,852.41x = 15,392,685,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,685,581.68/200,852.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,636.80

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