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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,284.19, 279,142.69 and 116,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,284.19, 279,142.69 and 116,182.60 is: 160,326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,284.19 : 279,142.69 = 116,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,284.19/279,142.69 = 116,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,284.19x = 279,142.69 × 116,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,284.19x = 32,431,523,495.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431,523,495.19/202,284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,326.54

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