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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,458.70, 303,937.65 and 127,578.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,458.70, 303,937.65 and 127,578.70 is: 191,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,458.70 : 303,937.65 = 127,578.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,458.70/303,937.65 = 127,578.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,458.70x = 303,937.65 × 127,578.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,458.70x = 38,775,970,268.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,775,970,268.06/202,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,525.33

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