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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,893.70, 302,257.35 and 123,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,893.70, 302,257.35 and 123,161.70 is: 184,386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,893.70 : 302,257.35 = 123,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,893.70/302,257.35 = 123,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,893.70x = 302,257.35 × 123,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,893.70x = 37,226,529,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,226,529,063.50/201,893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,386.78

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