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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,086.73, 277,468.83 and 116,187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,086.73, 277,468.83 and 116,187.39 is: 160,320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,086.73 : 277,468.83 = 116,187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,086.73/277,468.83 = 116,187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,086.73x = 277,468.83 × 116,187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,086.73x = 32,238,379,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,238,379,164.05/201,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,320.77

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