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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,236.12, 277,689.60 and 116,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,236.12, 277,689.60 and 116,358.68 is: 160,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,236.12 : 277,689.60 = 116,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,236.12/277,689.60 = 116,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,236.12x = 277,689.60 × 116,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,236.12x = 32,311,595,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,311,595,305.73/201,236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,565.58

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