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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,226.64, 279,053.82 and 195,432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,226.64, 279,053.82 and 195,432.36 is: 269,678.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,226.64 : 279,053.82 = 195,432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,226.64/279,053.82 = 195,432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,226.64x = 279,053.82 × 195,432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,226.64x = 54,536,146,609.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,536,146,609.62/202,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,678.35

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