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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,316.07, 279,154.50 and 116,258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,316.07, 279,154.50 and 116,258.43 is: 160,412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,316.07 : 279,154.50 = 116,258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,316.07/279,154.50 = 116,258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,316.07x = 279,154.50 × 116,258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,316.07x = 32,454,063,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,063,897.44/202,316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,412.68

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