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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,274.80, 303,412.20 and 127,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,274.80, 303,412.20 and 127,479.40 is: 191,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,274.80 : 303,412.20 = 127,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,274.80/303,412.20 = 127,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,274.80x = 303,412.20 × 127,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,274.80x = 38,678,805,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678,805,208.68/202,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,219.10

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