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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,953.76, 280,105.92 and 116,895.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,953.76, 280,105.92 and 116,895.99 is: 161,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,953.76 : 280,105.92 = 116,895.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,953.76/280,105.92 = 116,895.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,953.76x = 280,105.92 × 116,895.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,953.76x = 32,743,258,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,743,258,823.26/202,953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,333.59

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