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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,369.92, 279,308.16 and 116,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,369.92, 279,308.16 and 116,379.24 is: 160,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,369.92 : 279,308.16 = 116,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,369.92/279,308.16 = 116,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,369.92x = 279,308.16 × 116,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,369.92x = 32,505,671,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505,671,386.60/202,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,625.01

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