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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,695.36, 279,819.36 and 127,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,695.36, 279,819.36 and 127,285.44 is: 175,716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,695.36 : 279,819.36 = 127,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,695.36/279,819.36 = 127,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,695.36x = 279,819.36 × 127,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,695.36x = 35,616,930,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,616,930,358.12/202,695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,716.55

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