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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,039.80, 303,059.70 and 123,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,039.80, 303,059.70 and 123,307.80 is: 184,961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,039.80 : 303,059.70 = 123,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,039.80/303,059.70 = 123,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,039.80x = 303,059.70 × 123,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,039.80x = 37,369,624,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,369,624,875.66/202,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,961.70

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