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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,308.20, 303,711.90 and 127,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,308.20, 303,711.90 and 127,428.20 is: 191,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,308.20 : 303,711.90 = 127,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,308.20/303,711.90 = 127,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,308.20x = 303,711.90 × 127,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,308.20x = 38,701,460,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,701,460,735.58/202,308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,299.52

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