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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,026.61, 278,829.62 and 121,535.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,026.61, 278,829.62 and 121,535.49 is: 167,738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,026.61 : 278,829.62 = 121,535.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,026.61/278,829.62 = 121,535.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,026.61x = 278,829.62 × 121,535.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,026.61x = 33,887,694,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,887,694,493.21/202,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,738.77

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