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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,792.62, 279,760.71 and 131,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,792.62, 279,760.71 and 131,195.70 is: 180,989.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,792.62 : 279,760.71 = 131,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,792.62/279,760.71 = 131,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,792.62x = 279,760.71 × 131,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,792.62x = 36,703,402,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,703,402,180.95/202,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,989.83

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