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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,444.44, 279,407.51 and 117,610.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,444.44, 279,407.51 and 117,610.71 is: 162,322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,444.44 : 279,407.51 = 117,610.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,444.44/279,407.51 = 117,610.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,444.44x = 279,407.51 × 117,610.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,444.44x = 32,861,315,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,861,315,630.43/202,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,322.64

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