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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,061.64, 278,729.34 and 126,478.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,061.64, 278,729.34 and 126,478.92 is: 174,468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,061.64 : 278,729.34 = 126,478.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,061.64/278,729.34 = 126,478.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,061.64x = 278,729.34 × 126,478.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,061.64x = 35,253,385,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,253,385,895.51/202,061.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,468.47

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