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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,262.23, 277,719.57 and 120,693.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,262.23, 277,719.57 and 120,693.15 is: 166,543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,262.23 : 277,719.57 = 120,693.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,262.23/277,719.57 = 120,693.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,262.23x = 277,719.57 × 120,693.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,262.23x = 33,518,849,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,518,849,719.95/201,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,543.17

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