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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,464.48, 279,388.64 and 121,918.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,464.48, 279,388.64 and 121,918.08 is: 168,239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,464.48 : 279,388.64 = 121,918.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,464.48/279,388.64 = 121,918.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,464.48x = 279,388.64 × 121,918.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,464.48x = 34,062,526,562.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,062,526,562.61/202,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,239.52

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