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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,011.83, 278,801.56 and 115,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,011.83, 278,801.56 and 115,997.73 is: 160,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,011.83 : 278,801.56 = 115,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,011.83/278,801.56 = 115,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,011.83x = 278,801.56 × 115,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,011.83x = 32,340,346,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,346,396.46/202,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,091.35

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