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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,080.52, 278,896.26 and 116,066.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,080.52, 278,896.26 and 116,066.44 is: 160,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,080.52 : 278,896.26 = 116,066.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,080.52/278,896.26 = 116,066.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,080.52x = 278,896.26 × 116,066.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,080.52x = 32,370,496,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370,496,027.51/202,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,186.13

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