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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,706.90, 279,810.69 and 122,138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,706.90, 279,810.69 and 122,138.90 is: 168,596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,706.90 : 279,810.69 = 122,138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,706.90/279,810.69 = 122,138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,706.90x = 279,810.69 × 122,138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,706.90x = 34,175,769,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175,769,884.84/202,706.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,596.97

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