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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,220.42, 277,623.62 and 120,618.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,220.42, 277,623.62 and 120,618.53 is: 166,417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,220.42 : 277,623.62 = 120,618.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,220.42/277,623.62 = 120,618.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,220.42x = 277,623.62 × 120,618.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,220.42x = 33,486,553,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,486,553,631.74/201,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,417.28

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