Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,229.21, 279,101 and 116,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 202,229.21, 279,101 and 116,188 is: 160,353.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,229.21 : 279,101 = 116,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,229.21/279,101 = 116,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,229.21x = 279,101 × 116,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,229.21x = 32,428,186,988 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,428,186,988/202,229.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,353.63
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