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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,513.20, 303,186.60 and 123,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,513.20, 303,186.60 and 123,781.20 is: 185,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,513.20 : 303,186.60 = 123,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,513.20/303,186.60 = 123,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,513.20x = 303,186.60 × 123,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,513.20x = 37,528,801,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528,801,171.92/202,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,315.33

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