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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,177.02, 278,914.08 and 117,244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,177.02, 278,914.08 and 117,244.86 is: 161,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,177.02 : 278,914.08 = 117,244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,177.02/278,914.08 = 117,244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,177.02x = 278,914.08 × 117,244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,177.02x = 32,701,242,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,701,242,261.63/202,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,745.59

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