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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,261.55, 279,003.08 and 129,638.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,261.55, 279,003.08 and 129,638.57 is: 178,825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,261.55 : 279,003.08 = 129,638.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,261.55/279,003.08 = 129,638.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,261.55x = 279,003.08 × 129,638.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,261.55x = 36,169,558,273.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,169,558,273.59/202,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,825.68

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