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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,451.70, 303,927.15 and 127,571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,451.70, 303,927.15 and 127,571.70 is: 191,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,451.70 : 303,927.15 = 127,571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,451.70/303,927.15 = 127,571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,451.70x = 303,927.15 × 127,571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,451.70x = 38,772,503,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,772,503,201.66/202,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,514.83

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