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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,063.24, 278,814.18 and 121,471.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,063.24, 278,814.18 and 121,471.48 is: 167,610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,063.24 : 278,814.18 = 121,471.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,063.24/278,814.18 = 121,471.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,063.24x = 278,814.18 × 121,471.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,063.24x = 33,867,971,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,867,971,089.59/202,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,610.75

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