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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,899.32, 280,090.74 and 121,256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,899.32, 280,090.74 and 121,256.38 is: 167,387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,899.32 : 280,090.74 = 121,256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,899.32/280,090.74 = 121,256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,899.32x = 280,090.74 × 121,256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,899.32x = 33,962,789,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,962,789,203.92/202,899.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,387.40

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