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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,304.70, 303,457.05 and 123,572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,304.70, 303,457.05 and 123,572.70 is: 185,359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,304.70 : 303,457.05 = 123,572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,304.70/303,457.05 = 123,572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,304.70x = 303,457.05 × 123,572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,304.70x = 37,499,007,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,499,007,002.54/202,304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,359.05

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