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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,222.58, 279,091.86 and 116,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,222.58, 279,091.86 and 116,181.40 is: 160,344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,222.58 : 279,091.86 = 116,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,222.58/279,091.86 = 116,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,222.58x = 279,091.86 × 116,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,222.58x = 32,425,283,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425,283,023.40/202,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,344.52

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