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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,233.51, 277,641.62 and 120,631.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,233.51, 277,641.62 and 120,631.63 is: 166,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,233.51 : 277,641.62 = 120,631.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,233.51/277,641.62 = 120,631.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,233.51x = 277,641.62 × 120,631.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,233.51x = 33,492,361,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,492,361,530.68/201,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,435.31

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