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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,617.06, 279,603.66 and 116,603.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,617.06, 279,603.66 and 116,603.74 is: 160,908.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,617.06 : 279,603.66 = 116,603.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,617.06/279,603.66 = 116,603.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,617.06x = 279,603.66 × 116,603.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,617.06x = 32,602,832,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,602,832,473.69/202,617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,908.62

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