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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,260.11, 279,014.72 and 125,750.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,260.11, 279,014.72 and 125,750.19 is: 173,470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,260.11 : 279,014.72 = 125,750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,260.11/279,014.72 = 125,750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,260.11x = 279,014.72 × 125,750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,260.11x = 35,086,154,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,086,154,052.80/202,260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,470.46

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