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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,323.58, 279,164.86 and 116,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,323.58, 279,164.86 and 116,265.94 is: 160,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,323.58 : 279,164.86 = 116,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,323.58/279,164.86 = 116,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,323.58x = 279,164.86 × 116,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,323.58x = 32,457,364,862.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,457,364,862.87/202,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,423.05

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