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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,274.70, 303,412.05 and 123,542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,274.70, 303,412.05 and 123,542.70 is: 185,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,274.70 : 303,412.05 = 123,542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,274.70/303,412.05 = 123,542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,274.70x = 303,412.05 × 123,542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,274.70x = 37,484,343,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,484,343,869.54/202,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,314.05

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