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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,151.25, 279,058.40 and 130,566.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,151.25, 279,058.40 and 130,566.18 is: 180,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,151.25 : 279,058.40 = 130,566.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,151.25/279,058.40 = 130,566.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,151.25x = 279,058.40 × 130,566.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,151.25x = 36,435,588,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,435,588,632.08/202,151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,239.24

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