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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,159.20, 302,655.60 and 123,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,159.20, 302,655.60 and 123,427.20 is: 184,784.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,159.20 : 302,655.60 = 123,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,159.20/302,655.60 = 123,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,159.20x = 302,655.60 × 123,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,159.20x = 37,355,933,272.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355,933,272.32/202,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,784.73

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