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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,811.70, 304,217.55 and 124,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,811.70, 304,217.55 and 124,014.90 is: 186,022.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,811.70 : 304,217.55 = 124,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,811.70/304,217.55 = 124,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,811.70x = 304,217.55 × 124,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,811.70x = 37,727,509,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727,509,041.50/202,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,022.35

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