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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,240.62, 277,651.44 and 120,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,240.62, 277,651.44 and 120,638.74 is: 166,445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,240.62 : 277,651.44 = 120,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,240.62/277,651.44 = 120,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,240.62x = 277,651.44 × 120,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,240.62x = 33,495,519,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,519,186.66/201,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,445.12

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