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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,073.76, 278,922.96 and 117,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,073.76, 278,922.96 and 117,211.68 is: 161,787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,073.76 : 278,922.96 = 117,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,073.76/278,922.96 = 117,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,073.76x = 278,922.96 × 117,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,073.76x = 32,693,028,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,693,028,732.17/202,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,787.60

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