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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,870.50, 277,200.51 and 110,227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,870.50, 277,200.51 and 110,227.98 is: 152,114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,870.50 : 277,200.51 = 110,227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,870.50/277,200.51 = 110,227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,870.50x = 277,200.51 × 110,227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,870.50x = 30,555,252,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555,252,272.27/200,870.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,114.18

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