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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,464.30, 277,998.90 and 116,565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,464.30, 277,998.90 and 116,565.50 is: 160,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,464.30 : 277,998.90 = 116,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,464.30/277,998.90 = 116,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,464.30x = 277,998.90 × 116,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,464.30x = 32,405,080,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,405,080,777.95/201,464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,847.76

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