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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,812.41, 279,905.45 and 117,929.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,812.41, 279,905.45 and 117,929.46 is: 162,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,812.41 : 279,905.45 = 117,929.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,812.41/279,905.45 = 117,929.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,812.41x = 279,905.45 × 117,929.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,812.41x = 33,009,098,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,009,098,569.56/202,812.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,756.80

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