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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,217.57, 279,084.95 and 116,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,217.57, 279,084.95 and 116,176.40 is: 160,337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,217.57 : 279,084.95 = 116,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,217.57/279,084.95 = 116,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,217.57x = 279,084.95 × 116,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,217.57x = 32,423,082,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423,082,808.87/202,217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,337.62

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