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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,705.56, 279,741.56 and 134,605.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,705.56, 279,741.56 and 134,605.11 is: 185,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,705.56 : 279,741.56 = 134,605.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,705.56/279,741.56 = 134,605.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,705.56x = 279,741.56 × 134,605.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,705.56x = 37,654,643,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654,643,455.37/202,705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,760.29

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