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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,314.80, 303,472.20 and 127,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,314.80, 303,472.20 and 127,519.40 is: 191,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,314.80 : 303,472.20 = 127,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,314.80/303,472.20 = 127,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,314.80x = 303,472.20 × 127,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,314.80x = 38,698,592,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,698,592,860.68/202,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,279.10

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