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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,904.37, 277,247.13 and 110,261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,904.37, 277,247.13 and 110,261.86 is: 152,160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,904.37 : 277,247.13 = 110,261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,904.37/277,247.13 = 110,261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,904.37x = 277,247.13 × 110,261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,904.37x = 30,569,784,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,569,784,233.46/200,904.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,160.87

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