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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,287.70, 303,431.55 and 123,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,287.70, 303,431.55 and 123,555.70 is: 185,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,287.70 : 303,431.55 = 123,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,287.70/303,431.55 = 123,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,287.70x = 303,431.55 × 123,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,287.70x = 37,490,697,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,490,697,562.34/202,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,333.55

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