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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,511.70, 303,184.35 and 123,779.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,511.70, 303,184.35 and 123,779.70 is: 185,313.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,511.70 : 303,184.35 = 123,779.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,511.70/303,184.35 = 123,779.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,511.70x = 303,184.35 × 123,779.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,511.70x = 37,528,067,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528,067,887.70/202,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,313.09

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