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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,458.69, 279,380.75 and 121,912.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,458.69, 279,380.75 and 121,912.29 is: 168,231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,458.69 : 279,380.75 = 121,912.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,458.69/279,380.75 = 121,912.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,458.69x = 279,380.75 × 121,912.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,458.69x = 34,059,946,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,059,946,404.86/202,458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,231.59

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