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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,281.80, 303,422.70 and 127,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,281.80, 303,422.70 and 127,486.40 is: 191,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,281.80 : 303,422.70 = 127,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,281.80/303,422.70 = 127,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,281.80x = 303,422.70 × 127,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,281.80x = 38,682,267,701.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,682,267,701.28/202,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,229.60

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