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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,001.88, 277,362.96 and 116,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,001.88, 277,362.96 and 116,117.12 is: 160,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,001.88 : 277,362.96 = 116,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,001.88/277,362.96 = 116,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,001.88x = 277,362.96 × 116,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,001.88x = 32,206,588,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,206,588,109.88/201,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,230.28

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