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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,265.95, 279,125.82 and 117,381.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,265.95, 279,125.82 and 117,381.19 is: 161,985.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,265.95 : 279,125.82 = 117,381.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,265.95/279,125.82 = 117,381.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,265.95x = 279,125.82 × 117,381.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,265.95x = 32,764,120,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764,120,213.51/202,265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,985.35

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