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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,252.60, 279,164.10 and 117,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,252.60, 279,164.10 and 117,397 is: 162,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,252.60 : 279,164.10 = 117,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,252.60/279,164.10 = 117,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,252.60x = 279,164.10 × 117,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,252.60x = 32,773,027,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773,027,847.70/202,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,040.08

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