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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,940.50, 277,297.90 and 111,516.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,940.50, 277,297.90 and 111,516.50 is: 153,892.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,940.50 : 277,297.90 = 111,516.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,940.50/277,297.90 = 111,516.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,940.50x = 277,297.90 × 111,516.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,940.50x = 30,923,291,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923,291,265.35/200,940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,892.78

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