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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,298.63, 277,792.11 and 116,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,298.63, 277,792.11 and 116,421.16 is: 160,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,298.63 : 277,792.11 = 116,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,298.63/277,792.11 = 116,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,298.63x = 277,792.11 × 116,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,298.63x = 32,340,879,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,879,685.05/201,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,661.20

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