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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,663.08, 279,489.08 and 121,950.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,663.08, 279,489.08 and 121,950.50 is: 168,179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,663.08 : 279,489.08 = 121,950.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,663.08/279,489.08 = 121,950.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,663.08x = 279,489.08 × 121,950.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,663.08x = 34,083,831,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083,831,957.97/202,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,179.78

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