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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,298.27, 279,184.32 and 116,284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,298.27, 279,184.32 and 116,284.77 is: 160,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,298.27 : 279,184.32 = 116,284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,298.27/279,184.32 = 116,284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,298.27x = 279,184.32 × 116,284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,298.27x = 32,464,884,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,464,884,438.81/202,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,480.29

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