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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,140.79, 279,068.56 and 134,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,140.79, 279,068.56 and 134,274.08 is: 185,374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,140.79 : 279,068.56 = 134,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,140.79/279,068.56 = 134,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,140.79x = 279,068.56 × 134,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,140.79x = 37,471,674,512.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471,674,512.91/202,140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,374.14

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