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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,225.30, 302,032.35 and 122,493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,225.30, 302,032.35 and 122,493.30 is: 183,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,225.30 : 302,032.35 = 122,493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,225.30/302,032.35 = 122,493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,225.30x = 302,032.35 × 122,493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,225.30x = 36,996,939,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,996,939,258.26/201,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,858.29

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