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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,223.58, 279,093.24 and 116,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,223.58, 279,093.24 and 116,182.40 is: 160,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,223.58 : 279,093.24 = 116,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,223.58/279,093.24 = 116,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,223.58x = 279,093.24 × 116,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,223.58x = 32,425,722,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425,722,446.98/202,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,345.90

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