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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,012.64, 278,761.05 and 117,135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,012.64, 278,761.05 and 117,135.17 is: 161,637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,012.64 : 278,761.05 = 117,135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,012.64/278,761.05 = 117,135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,012.64x = 278,761.05 × 117,135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,012.64x = 32,652,721,587.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,652,721,587.32/202,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,637.03

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