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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,358.52, 279,200.46 and 130,712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,358.52, 279,200.46 and 130,712.44 is: 180,348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,358.52 : 279,200.46 = 130,712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,358.52/279,200.46 = 130,712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,358.52x = 279,200.46 × 130,712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,358.52x = 36,494,973,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,494,973,375.72/202,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,348.09

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