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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,137.90, 302,878.80 and 127,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,137.90, 302,878.80 and 127,123.80 is: 190,479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,137.90 : 302,878.80 = 127,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,137.90/302,878.80 = 127,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,137.90x = 302,878.80 × 127,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,137.90x = 38,503,103,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,503,103,995.44/202,137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,479.39

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