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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,390.97, 279,324.17 and 117,508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,390.97, 279,324.17 and 117,508.04 is: 162,175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,390.97 : 279,324.17 = 117,508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,390.97/279,324.17 = 117,508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,390.97x = 279,324.17 × 117,508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,390.97x = 32,822,833,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822,833,757.17/202,390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,175.39

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