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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,539.60, 279,511.56 and 127,129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,539.60, 279,511.56 and 127,129.68 is: 175,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,539.60 : 279,511.56 = 127,129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,539.60/279,511.56 = 127,129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,539.60x = 279,511.56 × 127,129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,539.60x = 35,534,215,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,534,215,179.10/202,539.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,443.30

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