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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,028.54, 277,419.76 and 116,145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,028.54, 277,419.76 and 116,145.66 is: 160,281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,028.54 : 277,419.76 = 116,145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,028.54/277,419.76 = 116,145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,028.54x = 277,419.76 × 116,145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,028.54x = 32,221,101,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,221,101,122.24/201,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,281.23

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