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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,413.92, 279,355.84 and 117,530.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,413.92, 279,355.84 and 117,530.99 is: 162,207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,413.92 : 279,355.84 = 117,530.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,413.92/279,355.84 = 117,530.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,413.92x = 279,355.84 × 117,530.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,413.92x = 32,832,968,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832,968,437.48/202,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,207.07

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