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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,166.04, 279,089.10 and 156,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,166.04, 279,089.10 and 156,741.24 is: 216,380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,166.04 : 279,089.10 = 156,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,166.04/279,089.10 = 156,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,166.04x = 279,089.10 × 156,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,166.04x = 43,744,771,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,744,771,604.48/202,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,380.41

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