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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,436.20, 303,903.90 and 127,556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,436.20, 303,903.90 and 127,556.20 is: 191,491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,436.20 : 303,903.90 = 127,556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,436.20/303,903.90 = 127,556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,436.20x = 303,903.90 × 127,556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,436.20x = 38,764,826,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,764,826,649.18/202,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,491.57

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