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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,412.92, 279,354.46 and 117,529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,412.92, 279,354.46 and 117,529.99 is: 162,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,412.92 : 279,354.46 = 117,529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,412.92/279,354.46 = 117,529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,412.92x = 279,354.46 × 117,529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,412.92x = 32,832,525,787.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832,525,787.31/202,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,205.68

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