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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,710.21, 278,397.42 and 116,827.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,710.21, 278,397.42 and 116,827.25 is: 161,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,710.21 : 278,397.42 = 116,827.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,710.21/278,397.42 = 116,827.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,710.21x = 278,397.42 × 116,827.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,710.21x = 32,524,404,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,524,404,985.70/201,710.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,243.23

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