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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,436.80, 300,655.20 and 124,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,436.80, 300,655.20 and 124,329.20 is: 186,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,436.80 : 300,655.20 = 124,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,436.80/300,655.20 = 124,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,436.80x = 300,655.20 × 124,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,436.80x = 37,380,220,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,380,220,491.84/200,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,493.80

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