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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,120.76, 277,537.68 and 120,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,120.76, 277,537.68 and 120,592.72 is: 166,412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,120.76 : 277,537.68 = 120,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,120.76/277,537.68 = 120,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,120.76x = 277,537.68 × 120,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,120.76x = 33,469,023,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469,023,733.69/201,120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,412.58

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