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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,045.62, 278,708.79 and 126,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,045.62, 278,708.79 and 126,462.90 is: 174,447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,045.62 : 278,708.79 = 126,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,045.62/278,708.79 = 126,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,045.62x = 278,708.79 × 126,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,045.62x = 35,246,321,838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,246,321,838.89/202,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,447.34

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