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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,041.87, 278,755.97 and 117,141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,041.87, 278,755.97 and 117,141.99 is: 161,620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,041.87 : 278,755.97 = 117,141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,041.87/278,755.97 = 117,141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,041.87x = 278,755.97 × 117,141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,041.87x = 32,654,028,464.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,654,028,464.47/202,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,620.11

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