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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,694.99, 279,705.71 and 116,640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,694.99, 279,705.71 and 116,640.06 is: 160,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,694.99 : 279,705.71 = 116,640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,694.99/279,705.71 = 116,640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,694.99x = 279,705.71 × 116,640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,694.99x = 32,624,890,213.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,624,890,213.54/202,694.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,955.59

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