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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,080.77, 278,896.61 and 116,066.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,080.77, 278,896.61 and 116,066.69 is: 160,186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,080.77 : 278,896.61 = 116,066.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,080.77/278,896.61 = 116,066.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,080.77x = 278,896.61 × 116,066.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,080.77x = 32,370,605,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370,605,794.59/202,080.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,186.47

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