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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,270.73, 277,731.30 and 120,701.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,270.73, 277,731.30 and 120,701.65 is: 166,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,270.73 : 277,731.30 = 120,701.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,270.73/277,731.30 = 120,701.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,270.73x = 277,731.30 × 120,701.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,270.73x = 33,522,626,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,522,626,166.65/201,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,554.90

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