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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,313.52, 279,207.72 and 117,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,313.52, 279,207.72 and 117,443.52 is: 162,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,313.52 : 279,207.72 = 117,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,313.52/279,207.72 = 117,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,313.52x = 279,207.72 × 117,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,313.52x = 32,791,137,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,791,137,447.97/202,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,080.80

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