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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,227.40, 277,416.27 and 160,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,227.40, 277,416.27 and 160,529.60 is: 221,309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,227.40 : 277,416.27 = 160,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,227.40/277,416.27 = 160,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,227.40x = 277,416.27 × 160,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,227.40x = 44,533,523,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,533,523,550.13/201,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,309.44

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