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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,283.19, 279,141.32 and 116,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,283.19, 279,141.32 and 116,181.60 is: 160,325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,283.19 : 279,141.32 = 116,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,283.19/279,141.32 = 116,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,283.19x = 279,141.32 × 116,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,283.19x = 32,431,084,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431,084,602.80/202,283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,325.16

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