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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,157.20, 303,235.80 and 123,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,157.20, 303,235.80 and 123,425.20 is: 185,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,157.20 : 303,235.80 = 123,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,157.20/303,235.80 = 123,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,157.20x = 303,235.80 × 123,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,157.20x = 37,426,939,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,426,939,262.16/202,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,137.80

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