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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,541.80, 303,408.96 and 122,537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,541.80, 303,408.96 and 122,537.20 is: 183,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,541.80 : 303,408.96 = 122,537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,541.80/303,408.96 = 122,537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,541.80x = 303,408.96 × 122,537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,541.80x = 37,178,884,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,178,884,413.31/202,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,561.54

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