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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,239.69, 279,107.83 and 117,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,239.69, 279,107.83 and 117,351.28 is: 161,954.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,239.69 : 279,107.83 = 117,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,239.69/279,107.83 = 117,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,239.69x = 279,107.83 × 117,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,239.69x = 32,753,660,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,753,660,944.00/202,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,954.67

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