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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,229.21 : 279,101 = 116,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,229.21/279,101 = 116,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,229.21x = 279,101 × 116,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,229.21x = 32,428,186,988
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428,186,988/202,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,353.63

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