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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,228.30, 303,342.45 and 127,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,228.30, 303,342.45 and 127,432.90 is: 191,149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,228.30 : 303,342.45 = 127,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,228.30/303,342.45 = 127,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,228.30x = 303,342.45 × 127,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,228.30x = 38,655,808,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,655,808,096.61/202,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,149.35

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