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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,279.70, 303,419.55 and 123,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,279.70, 303,419.55 and 123,547.70 is: 185,321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,279.70 : 303,419.55 = 123,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,279.70/303,419.55 = 123,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,279.70x = 303,419.55 × 123,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,279.70x = 37,486,787,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,486,787,537.54/202,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,321.55

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