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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,234.12, 277,686.84 and 116,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,234.12, 277,686.84 and 116,356.68 is: 160,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,234.12 : 277,686.84 = 116,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,234.12/277,686.84 = 116,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,234.12x = 277,686.84 × 116,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,234.12x = 32,310,718,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,310,718,782.09/201,234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,562.82

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