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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,171.01, 278,905.82 and 117,238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,171.01, 278,905.82 and 117,238.86 is: 161,737.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,171.01 : 278,905.82 = 117,238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,171.01/278,905.82 = 117,238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,171.01x = 278,905.82 × 117,238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,171.01x = 32,698,599,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,698,599,797.97/202,171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,737.34

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