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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,241.62, 277,652.82 and 120,639.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,241.62, 277,652.82 and 120,639.74 is: 166,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,241.62 : 277,652.82 = 120,639.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,241.62/277,652.82 = 120,639.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,241.62x = 277,652.82 × 120,639.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,241.62x = 33,495,964,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,964,015.07/201,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,446.50

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