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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,285.20, 303,427.80 and 123,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,285.20, 303,427.80 and 123,553.20 is: 185,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,285.20 : 303,427.80 = 123,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,285.20/303,427.80 = 123,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,285.20x = 303,427.80 × 123,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,285.20x = 37,489,475,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,489,475,658.96/202,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,329.80

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