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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,091.73, 278,886.45 and 116,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,091.73, 278,886.45 and 116,056.35 is: 160,157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,091.73 : 278,886.45 = 116,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,091.73/278,886.45 = 116,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,091.73x = 278,886.45 × 116,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,091.73x = 32,366,543,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,366,543,451.46/202,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,157.68

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