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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,927.24, 280,083.73 and 118,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,927.24, 280,083.73 and 118,055.44 is: 162,942.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,927.24 : 280,083.73 = 118,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,927.24/280,083.73 = 118,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,927.24x = 280,083.73 × 118,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,927.24x = 33,065,407,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,065,407,981.99/202,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,942.19

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