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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,044.13, 277,421.26 and 116,159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,044.13, 277,421.26 and 116,159.37 is: 160,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,044.13 : 277,421.26 = 116,159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,044.13/277,421.26 = 116,159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,044.13x = 277,421.26 × 116,159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,044.13x = 32,225,078,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225,078,786.21/201,044.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,288.58

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