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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,805.12, 279,777.96 and 131,208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,805.12, 279,777.96 and 131,208.20 is: 181,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,805.12 : 279,777.96 = 131,208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,805.12/279,777.96 = 131,208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,805.12x = 279,777.96 × 131,208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,805.12x = 36,709,162,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,709,162,531.27/202,805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,007.08

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