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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,357.92, 279,291.60 and 116,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,357.92, 279,291.60 and 116,367.24 is: 160,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,357.92 : 279,291.60 = 116,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,357.92/279,291.60 = 116,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,357.92x = 279,291.60 × 116,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,357.92x = 32,500,392,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500,392,647.18/202,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,608.45

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