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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,160.74, 279,071.49 and 130,575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,160.74, 279,071.49 and 130,575.67 is: 180,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,160.74 : 279,071.49 = 130,575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,160.74/279,071.49 = 130,575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,160.74x = 279,071.49 × 130,575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,160.74x = 36,439,946,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,439,946,784.65/202,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,252.34

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