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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,127.00, 278,961.03 and 168,076.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,127.00, 278,961.03 and 168,076.89 is: 231,967.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,127.00 : 278,961.03 = 168,076.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,127.00/278,961.03 = 168,076.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,127.00x = 278,961.03 × 168,076.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,127.00x = 46,886,902,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,886,902,353.60/202,127.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,967.54

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