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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,565.80, 279,483.90 and 116,520.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,565.80, 279,483.90 and 116,520.28 is: 160,765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,565.80 : 279,483.90 = 116,520.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,565.80/279,483.90 = 116,520.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,565.80x = 279,483.90 × 116,520.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,565.80x = 32,565,542,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565,542,283.49/202,565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,765.25

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