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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,204.80, 303,307.20 and 127,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,204.80, 303,307.20 and 127,409.40 is: 191,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,204.80 : 303,307.20 = 127,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,204.80/303,307.20 = 127,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,204.80x = 303,307.20 × 127,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,204.80x = 38,644,188,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644,188,367.68/202,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,114.10

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