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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,977.60, 280,040.80 and 118,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,977.60, 280,040.80 and 118,024.80 is: 162,834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,977.60 : 280,040.80 = 118,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,977.60/280,040.80 = 118,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,977.60x = 280,040.80 × 118,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,977.60x = 33,051,759,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,051,759,411.84/202,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,834.52

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