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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,297.52, 279,235.56 and 117,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,297.52, 279,235.56 and 117,398 is: 162,046.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,297.52 : 279,235.56 = 117,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,297.52/279,235.56 = 117,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,297.52x = 279,235.56 × 117,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,297.52x = 32,781,696,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781,696,272.88/202,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,046.95

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