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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,213.17, 277,396.73 and 160,515.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,213.17, 277,396.73 and 160,515.43 is: 221,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,213.17 : 277,396.73 = 160,515.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,213.17/277,396.73 = 160,515.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,213.17x = 277,396.73 × 160,515.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,213.17x = 44,526,454,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,526,454,593.97/201,213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,289.96

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