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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,663.80, 302,252.70 and 117,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,663.80, 302,252.70 and 117,261.80 is: 175,751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,663.80 : 302,252.70 = 117,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,663.80/302,252.70 = 117,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,663.80x = 302,252.70 × 117,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,663.80x = 35,442,695,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442,695,656.86/201,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,751.40

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