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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,903.56, 280,022.40 and 116,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,903.56, 280,022.40 and 116,889.12 is: 161,315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,903.56 : 280,022.40 = 116,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,903.56/280,022.40 = 116,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,903.56x = 280,022.40 × 116,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,903.56x = 32,731,571,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,731,571,916.29/202,903.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,315.91

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