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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,911.59, 277,152.30 and 153,081.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,911.59, 277,152.30 and 153,081.90 is: 211,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,911.59 : 277,152.30 = 153,081.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,911.59/277,152.30 = 153,081.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,911.59x = 277,152.30 × 153,081.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,911.59x = 42,427,000,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427,000,673.37/200,911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,172.49

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