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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,291.80, 303,437.70 and 127,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,291.80, 303,437.70 and 127,496.40 is: 191,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,291.80 : 303,437.70 = 127,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,291.80/303,437.70 = 127,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,291.80x = 303,437.70 × 127,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,291.80x = 38,687,214,374.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,687,214,374.28/202,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,244.60

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