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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,906.23, 280,100.27 and 121,263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,906.23, 280,100.27 and 121,263.29 is: 167,396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,906.23 : 280,100.27 = 121,263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,906.23/280,100.27 = 121,263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,906.23x = 280,100.27 × 121,263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,906.23x = 33,965,878,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,965,878,263.27/202,906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,396.92

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