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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,588.36, 279,751.26 and 126,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,588.36, 279,751.26 and 126,237.76 is: 174,319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,588.36 : 279,751.26 = 126,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,588.36/279,751.26 = 126,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,588.36x = 279,751.26 × 126,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,588.36x = 35,315,172,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,315,172,419.58/202,588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,319.85

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