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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,255.70, 303,383.55 and 123,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,255.70, 303,383.55 and 123,523.70 is: 185,285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,255.70 : 303,383.55 = 123,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,255.70/303,383.55 = 123,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,255.70x = 303,383.55 × 123,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,255.70x = 37,475,058,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,475,058,615.14/202,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,285.55

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