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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,011.14, 278,758.98 and 117,133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,011.14, 278,758.98 and 117,133.67 is: 161,634.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,011.14 : 278,758.98 = 117,133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,011.14/278,758.98 = 117,133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,011.14x = 278,758.98 × 117,133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,011.14x = 32,652,060,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,652,060,979.06/202,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,634.96

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