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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,262.70, 303,643.65 and 127,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,262.70, 303,643.65 and 127,382.70 is: 191,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,262.70 : 303,643.65 = 127,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,262.70/303,643.65 = 127,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,262.70x = 303,643.65 × 127,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,262.70x = 38,678,947,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678,947,974.86/202,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,231.25

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