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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,946.29, 280,095.58 and 116,888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,946.29, 280,095.58 and 116,888.72 is: 161,323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,946.29 : 280,095.58 = 116,888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,946.29/280,095.58 = 116,888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,946.29x = 280,095.58 × 116,888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,946.29x = 32,740,013,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,740,013,823.86/202,946.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,323.54

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