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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,768.06, 279,726.93 and 131,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,768.06, 279,726.93 and 131,171.14 is: 180,956.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,768.06 : 279,726.93 = 131,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,768.06/279,726.93 = 131,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,768.06x = 279,726.93 × 131,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,768.06x = 36,692,100,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,692,100,296.80/202,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,956.02

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