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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,852.66, 301,277.68 and 51,091.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,852.66, 301,277.68 and 51,091.67 is: 76,637.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,852.66 : 301,277.68 = 51,091.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,852.66/301,277.68 = 51,091.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,852.66x = 301,277.68 × 51,091.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,852.66x = 15,392,779,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,779,804.93/200,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,637.17

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