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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,205.12, 279,132.54 and 130,620.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,205.12, 279,132.54 and 130,620.04 is: 180,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,205.12 : 279,132.54 = 130,620.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,205.12/279,132.54 = 130,620.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,205.12x = 279,132.54 × 130,620.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,205.12x = 36,460,303,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,460,303,540.10/202,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,313.45

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