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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,924.99, 280,149.11 and 122,372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,924.99, 280,149.11 and 122,372.92 is: 168,942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,924.99 : 280,149.11 = 122,372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,924.99/280,149.11 = 122,372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,924.99x = 280,149.11 × 122,372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,924.99x = 34,282,664,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282,664,626.10/202,924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,942.55

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