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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,007.76, 277,370.16 and 116,152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,007.76, 277,370.16 and 116,152.16 is: 160,278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,007.76 : 277,370.16 = 116,152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,007.76/277,370.16 = 116,152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,007.76x = 277,370.16 × 116,152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,007.76x = 32,217,143,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,217,143,203.55/201,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,278.11

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