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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,350.87, 279,356.04 and 121,798.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,350.87, 279,356.04 and 121,798.13 is: 168,148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,350.87 : 279,356.04 = 121,798.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,350.87/279,356.04 = 121,798.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,350.87x = 279,356.04 × 121,798.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,350.87x = 34,025,041,879.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025,041,879.43/202,350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,148.73

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