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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,441.10, 279,311.56 and 121,842.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,441.10, 279,311.56 and 121,842.86 is: 168,108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,441.10 : 279,311.56 = 121,842.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,441.10/279,311.56 = 121,842.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,441.10x = 279,311.56 × 121,842.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,441.10x = 34,032,117,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,032,117,600.30/202,441.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,108.74

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