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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,679.74, 279,659.55 and 127,194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,679.74, 279,659.55 and 127,194.22 is: 175,503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,679.74 : 279,659.55 = 127,194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,679.74/279,659.55 = 127,194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,679.74x = 279,659.55 × 127,194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,679.74x = 35,571,078,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,571,078,327.80/202,679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,503.87

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