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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,285.69, 279,144.76 and 116,184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,285.69, 279,144.76 and 116,184.10 is: 160,328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,285.69 : 279,144.76 = 116,184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,285.69/279,144.76 = 116,184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,285.69x = 279,144.76 × 116,184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,285.69x = 32,432,182,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432,182,710.32/202,285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,328.61

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