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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,258.20, 302,804.10 and 123,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,258.20, 302,804.10 and 123,526.20 is: 184,933.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,258.20 : 302,804.10 = 123,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,258.20/302,804.10 = 123,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,258.20x = 302,804.10 × 123,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,258.20x = 37,404,239,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,239,817.42/202,258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,933.12

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