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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,356.52, 279,197.70 and 130,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,356.52, 279,197.70 and 130,710.44 is: 180,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,356.52 : 279,197.70 = 130,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,356.52/279,197.70 = 130,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,356.52x = 279,197.70 × 130,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,356.52x = 36,494,054,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,494,054,213.99/202,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,345.33

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