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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,569.58, 279,489.09 and 116,524.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,569.58, 279,489.09 and 116,524.09 is: 160,770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,569.58 : 279,489.09 = 116,524.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,569.58/279,489.09 = 116,524.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,569.58x = 279,489.09 × 116,524.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,569.58x = 32,567,211,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567,211,877.18/202,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,770.50

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