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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,046.80, 303,070.20 and 123,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,046.80, 303,070.20 and 123,314.80 is: 184,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,046.80 : 303,070.20 = 123,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,046.80/303,070.20 = 123,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,046.80x = 303,070.20 × 123,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,046.80x = 37,373,041,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,373,041,098.96/202,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,972.20

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