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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,160.15, 279,070.70 and 130,575.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,160.15, 279,070.70 and 130,575.09 is: 180,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,160.15 : 279,070.70 = 130,575.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,160.15/279,070.70 = 130,575.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,160.15x = 279,070.70 × 130,575.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,160.15x = 36,439,681,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,439,681,327.21/202,160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,251.55

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