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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,210.53, 279,059.58 and 116,197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,210.53, 279,059.58 and 116,197.36 is: 160,357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,210.53 : 279,059.58 = 116,197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,210.53/279,059.58 = 116,197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,210.53x = 279,059.58 × 116,197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,210.53x = 32,425,986,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425,986,198.26/202,210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,357.55

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