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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,097.62, 277,609.14 and 116,198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,097.62, 277,609.14 and 116,198.28 is: 160,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,097.62 : 277,609.14 = 116,198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,097.62/277,609.14 = 116,198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,097.62x = 277,609.14 × 116,198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,097.62x = 32,257,704,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257,704,580.28/201,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,408.19

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