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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,816.20, 277,414.72 and 160,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,816.20, 277,414.72 and 160,477.12 is: 221,688.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,816.20 : 277,414.72 = 160,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,816.20/277,414.72 = 160,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,816.20x = 277,414.72 × 160,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,816.20x = 44,518,715,311.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518,715,311.21/200,816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,688.86

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