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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,003.20, 299,601.60 and 124,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,003.20, 299,601.60 and 124,892.80 is: 187,087.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,003.20 : 299,601.60 = 124,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,003.20/299,601.60 = 124,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,003.20x = 299,601.60 × 124,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,003.20x = 37,418,082,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,418,082,708.48/200,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,087.42

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