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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,079.52, 278,894.88 and 116,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,079.52, 278,894.88 and 116,065.44 is: 160,184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,079.52 : 278,894.88 = 116,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,079.52/278,894.88 = 116,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,079.52x = 278,894.88 × 116,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,079.52x = 32,370,056,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370,056,960.95/202,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,184.75

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