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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,159.74, 279,070.11 and 130,574.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,159.74, 279,070.11 and 130,574.67 is: 180,250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,159.74 : 279,070.11 = 130,574.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,159.74/279,070.11 = 130,574.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,159.74x = 279,070.11 × 130,574.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,159.74x = 36,439,488,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,439,488,828.25/202,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,250.97

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