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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,228.21, 279,099.62 and 116,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,228.21, 279,099.62 and 116,187 is: 160,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,228.21 : 279,099.62 = 116,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,228.21/279,099.62 = 116,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,228.21x = 279,099.62 × 116,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,228.21x = 32,427,747,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427,747,548.94/202,228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,352.25

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