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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,261.52, 277,737.96 and 116,386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,261.52, 277,737.96 and 116,386.48 is: 160,611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,261.52 : 277,737.96 = 116,386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,261.52/277,737.96 = 116,386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,261.52x = 277,737.96 × 116,386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,261.52x = 32,324,943,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,324,943,526.78/201,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,611.64

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