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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,024.08, 278,731.44 and 117,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,024.08, 278,731.44 and 117,124.20 is: 161,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,024.08 : 278,731.44 = 117,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,024.08/278,731.44 = 117,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,024.08x = 278,731.44 × 117,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,024.08x = 32,646,196,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,646,196,924.85/202,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,595.57

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