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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,250.73, 279,161.52 and 117,395.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,250.73, 279,161.52 and 117,395.13 is: 162,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,250.73 : 279,161.52 = 117,395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,250.73/279,161.52 = 117,395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,250.73x = 279,161.52 × 117,395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,250.73x = 32,772,202,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,772,202,931.40/202,250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,037.50

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