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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,905.50, 277,262.55 and 111,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,905.50, 277,262.55 and 111,481.50 is: 153,851.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,905.50 : 277,262.55 = 111,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,905.50/277,262.55 = 111,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,905.50x = 277,262.55 × 111,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,905.50x = 30,909,644,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,909,644,967.83/200,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,851.66

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