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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,962.88, 302,609.52 and 122,837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,962.88, 302,609.52 and 122,837.76 is: 184,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,962.88 : 302,609.52 = 122,837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,962.88/302,609.52 = 122,837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,962.88x = 302,609.52 × 122,837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,962.88x = 37,171,875,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171,875,591.48/201,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,053.01

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