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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,312.15, 279,169.14 and 116,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,312.15, 279,169.14 and 116,253.70 is: 160,417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,312.15 : 279,169.14 = 116,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,312.15/279,169.14 = 116,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,312.15x = 279,169.14 × 116,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,312.15x = 32,454,445,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,445,450.82/202,312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,417.68

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