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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,222.18, 277,670.34 and 116,344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,222.18, 277,670.34 and 116,344.71 is: 160,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,222.18 : 277,670.34 = 116,344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,222.18/277,670.34 = 116,344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,222.18x = 277,670.34 × 116,344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,222.18x = 32,305,475,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,305,475,182.90/201,222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,546.29

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