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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,643.51, 279,629.73 and 116,579.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,643.51, 279,629.73 and 116,579.57 is: 160,869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,643.51 : 279,629.73 = 116,579.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,643.51/279,629.73 = 116,579.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,643.51x = 279,629.73 × 116,579.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,643.51x = 32,599,112,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,599,112,284.47/202,643.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,869.27

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