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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,259.11, 279,013.34 and 125,749.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,259.11, 279,013.34 and 125,749.19 is: 173,469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,259.11 : 279,013.34 = 125,749.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,259.11/279,013.34 = 125,749.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,259.11x = 279,013.34 × 125,749.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,259.11x = 35,085,701,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,085,701,808.76/202,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,469.08

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