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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,898.80, 279,949.98 and 131,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,898.80, 279,949.98 and 131,192.52 is: 181,013.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,898.80 : 279,949.98 = 131,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,898.80/279,949.98 = 131,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,898.80x = 279,949.98 × 131,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,898.80x = 36,727,343,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,727,343,350.15/202,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,013.11

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