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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,837.20, 304,505.40 and 127,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,837.20, 304,505.40 and 127,957.20 is: 192,093.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,837.20 : 304,505.40 = 127,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,837.20/304,505.40 = 127,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,837.20x = 304,505.40 × 127,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,837.20x = 38,963,658,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,963,658,368.88/202,837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,093.26

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