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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,268.40, 303,402.60 and 127,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,268.40, 303,402.60 and 127,618.80 is: 191,428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,268.40 : 303,402.60 = 127,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,268.40/303,402.60 = 127,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,268.40x = 303,402.60 × 127,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,268.40x = 38,719,875,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,719,875,728.88/202,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,428.20

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