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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,225.71, 279,096.18 and 116,184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,225.71, 279,096.18 and 116,184.51 is: 160,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,225.71 : 279,096.18 = 116,184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,225.71/279,096.18 = 116,184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,225.71x = 279,096.18 × 116,184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,225.71x = 32,426,652,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,426,652,916.17/202,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,348.81

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