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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,950.29, 280,101.11 and 116,892.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,950.29, 280,101.11 and 116,892.74 is: 161,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,950.29 : 280,101.11 = 116,892.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,950.29/280,101.11 = 116,892.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,950.29x = 280,101.11 × 116,892.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,950.29x = 32,741,784,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,741,784,239.97/202,950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,329.09

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