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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,215.88, 277,658.82 and 120,628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,215.88, 277,658.82 and 120,628.44 is: 166,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,215.88 : 277,658.82 = 120,628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,215.88/277,658.82 = 120,628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,215.88x = 277,658.82 × 120,628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,215.88x = 33,493,550,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,493,550,308.84/201,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,455.80

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