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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,385.28, 279,270.48 and 117,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,385.28, 279,270.48 and 117,485.76 is: 162,118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,385.28 : 279,270.48 = 117,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,385.28/279,270.48 = 117,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,385.28x = 279,270.48 × 117,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,385.28x = 32,810,304,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,810,304,588.36/202,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,118.04

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