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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,439.74, 279,104.79 and 138,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,439.74, 279,104.79 and 138,663.58 is: 191,176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,439.74 : 279,104.79 = 138,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,439.74/279,104.79 = 138,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,439.74x = 279,104.79 × 138,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,439.74x = 38,701,669,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,701,669,376.55/202,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,176.25

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