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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,710.18, 279,747.95 and 134,609.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,710.18, 279,747.95 and 134,609.74 is: 185,766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,710.18 : 279,747.95 = 134,609.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,710.18/279,747.95 = 134,609.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,710.18x = 279,747.95 × 134,609.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,710.18x = 37,656,797,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656,797,442.61/202,710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,766.68

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