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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,278.70, 303,418.05 and 123,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,278.70, 303,418.05 and 123,546.70 is: 185,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,278.70 : 303,418.05 = 123,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,278.70/303,418.05 = 123,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,278.70x = 303,418.05 × 123,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,278.70x = 37,486,298,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,486,298,797.94/202,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,320.05

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