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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,523.31, 279,561.84 and 133,601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,523.31, 279,561.84 and 133,601.82 is: 184,423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,523.31 : 279,561.84 = 133,601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,523.31/279,561.84 = 133,601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,523.31x = 279,561.84 × 133,601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,523.31x = 37,349,970,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349,970,626.55/202,523.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,423.07

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