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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,162.20, 303,243.30 and 123,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,162.20, 303,243.30 and 123,430.20 is: 185,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,162.20 : 303,243.30 = 123,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,162.20/303,243.30 = 123,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,162.20x = 303,243.30 × 123,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,162.20x = 37,429,381,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,429,381,167.66/202,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,145.30

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