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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,347.14, 277,864.89 and 116,490.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,347.14, 277,864.89 and 116,490.82 is: 160,760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,347.14 : 277,864.89 = 116,490.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,347.14/277,864.89 = 116,490.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,347.14x = 277,864.89 × 116,490.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,347.14x = 32,368,708,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,368,708,885.31/201,347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,760.71

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