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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,273.80, 303,410.70 and 127,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,273.80, 303,410.70 and 127,478.40 is: 191,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,273.80 : 303,410.70 = 127,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,273.80/303,410.70 = 127,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,273.80x = 303,410.70 × 127,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,273.80x = 38,678,310,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678,310,578.88/202,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,217.60

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