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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,248.66, 279,158.67 and 117,393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,248.66, 279,158.67 and 117,393.06 is: 162,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,248.66 : 279,158.67 = 117,393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,248.66/279,158.67 = 117,393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,248.66x = 279,158.67 × 117,393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,248.66x = 32,771,290,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,771,290,496.83/202,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,034.65

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