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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,044.12, 278,706.72 and 126,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,044.12, 278,706.72 and 126,461.40 is: 174,445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,044.12 : 278,706.72 = 126,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,044.12/278,706.72 = 126,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,044.12x = 278,706.72 × 126,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,044.12x = 35,245,642,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,245,642,000.61/202,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,445.27

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