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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,705.90, 279,809.31 and 122,137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,705.90, 279,809.31 and 122,137.90 is: 168,595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,705.90 : 279,809.31 = 122,137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,705.90/279,809.31 = 122,137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,705.90x = 279,809.31 × 122,137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,705.90x = 34,175,321,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175,321,523.85/202,705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,595.59

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