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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,179.20, 303,518.40 and 127,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,179.20, 303,518.40 and 127,299.20 is: 191,105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,179.20 : 303,518.40 = 127,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,179.20/303,518.40 = 127,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,179.20x = 303,518.40 × 127,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,179.20x = 38,637,649,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,637,649,505.28/202,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,105.96

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