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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,836.20, 304,503.90 and 127,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,836.20, 304,503.90 and 127,956.20 is: 192,091.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,836.20 : 304,503.90 = 127,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,836.20/304,503.90 = 127,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,836.20x = 304,503.90 × 127,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,836.20x = 38,963,161,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,963,161,929.18/202,836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,091.76

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