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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,246.12, 277,703.46 and 116,368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,246.12, 277,703.46 and 116,368.68 is: 160,579.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,246.12 : 277,703.46 = 116,368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,246.12/277,703.46 = 116,368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,246.12x = 277,703.46 × 116,368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,246.12x = 32,315,985,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315,985,071.63/201,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,579.42

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