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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,395.70, 279,259.41 and 117,462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,395.70, 279,259.41 and 117,462.34 is: 162,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,395.70 : 279,259.41 = 117,462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,395.70/279,259.41 = 117,462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,395.70x = 279,259.41 × 117,462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,395.70x = 32,802,463,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802,463,765.62/202,395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,070.95

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