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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,618.26, 279,545.99 and 122,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,618.26, 279,545.99 and 122,015.16 is: 168,340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,618.26 : 279,545.99 = 122,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,618.26/279,545.99 = 122,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,618.26x = 279,545.99 × 122,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,618.26x = 34,108,848,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108,848,087.13/202,618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,340.45

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