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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,230.21, 279,102.38 and 116,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,230.21, 279,102.38 and 116,189 is: 160,355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,230.21 : 279,102.38 = 116,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,230.21/279,102.38 = 116,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,230.21x = 279,102.38 × 116,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,230.21x = 32,428,626,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428,626,429.82/202,230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,355.01

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