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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,194.56, 277,682.36 and 116,360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,194.56, 277,682.36 and 116,360.56 is: 160,597.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,194.56 : 277,682.36 = 116,360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,194.56/277,682.36 = 116,360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,194.56x = 277,682.36 × 116,360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,194.56x = 32,311,274,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,311,274,911.72/201,194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,597.16

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