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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,878.72, 279,878.30 and 131,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,878.72, 279,878.30 and 131,281.88 is: 181,107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,878.72 : 279,878.30 = 131,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,878.72/279,878.30 = 131,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,878.72x = 279,878.30 × 131,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,878.72x = 36,742,949,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,742,949,395.20/202,878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,107.95

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