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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,445.20, 303,917.40 and 127,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,445.20, 303,917.40 and 127,565.20 is: 191,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,445.20 : 303,917.40 = 127,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,445.20/303,917.40 = 127,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,445.20x = 303,917.40 × 127,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,445.20x = 38,769,283,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,769,283,914.48/202,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,505.08

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