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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,284.70, 303,427.05 and 123,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,284.70, 303,427.05 and 123,552.70 is: 185,329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,284.70 : 303,427.05 = 123,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,284.70/303,427.05 = 123,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,284.70x = 303,427.05 × 123,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,284.70x = 37,489,231,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,489,231,280.54/202,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,329.05

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