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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,042.61, 277,445.32 and 116,159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,042.61, 277,445.32 and 116,159.67 is: 160,304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,042.61 : 277,445.32 = 116,159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,042.61/277,445.32 = 116,159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,042.61x = 277,445.32 × 116,159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,042.61x = 32,227,956,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227,956,523.85/201,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,304.11

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