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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,808.18, 277,403.67 and 160,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,808.18, 277,403.67 and 160,469.10 is: 221,677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,808.18 : 277,403.67 = 160,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,808.18/277,403.67 = 160,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,808.18x = 277,403.67 × 160,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,808.18x = 44,514,717,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,514,717,261.60/200,808.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,677.81

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