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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,385.41, 279,316.48 and 117,502.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,385.41, 279,316.48 and 117,502.47 is: 162,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,385.41 : 279,316.48 = 117,502.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,385.41/279,316.48 = 117,502.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,385.41x = 279,316.48 × 117,502.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,385.41x = 32,820,376,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,820,376,311.71/202,385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,167.70

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