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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,885.96, 277,218.75 and 110,241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,885.96, 277,218.75 and 110,241.56 is: 152,131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,885.96 : 277,218.75 = 110,241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,885.96/277,218.75 = 110,241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,885.96x = 277,218.75 × 110,241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,885.96x = 30,561,027,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561,027,461.25/200,885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,131.23

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