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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,720.70, 279,708.17 and 121,033.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,720.70, 279,708.17 and 121,033.09 is: 166,997.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,720.70 : 279,708.17 = 121,033.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,720.70/279,708.17 = 121,033.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,720.70x = 279,708.17 × 121,033.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,720.70x = 33,853,942,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853,942,714.80/202,720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,997.96

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