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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,285.80, 303,428.70 and 127,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,285.80, 303,428.70 and 127,490.40 is: 191,235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,285.80 : 303,428.70 = 127,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,285.80/303,428.70 = 127,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,285.80x = 303,428.70 × 127,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,285.80x = 38,684,246,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,684,246,334.48/202,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,235.60

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