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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,870.44, 279,948.96 and 122,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,870.44, 279,948.96 and 122,324.04 is: 168,799.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,870.44 : 279,948.96 = 122,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,870.44/279,948.96 = 122,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,870.44x = 279,948.96 × 122,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,870.44x = 34,244,487,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,244,487,781.00/202,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,799.79

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