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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,141.71, 277,544.73 and 116,242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,141.71, 277,544.73 and 116,242.39 is: 160,396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,141.71 : 277,544.73 = 116,242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,141.71/277,544.73 = 116,242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,141.71x = 277,544.73 × 116,242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,141.71x = 32,262,462,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262,462,747.10/201,141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,396.68

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