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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,866.30, 304,299.45 and 124,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,866.30, 304,299.45 and 124,134.30 is: 186,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,866.30 : 304,299.45 = 124,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,866.30/304,299.45 = 124,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,866.30x = 304,299.45 × 124,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,866.30x = 37,773,999,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,773,999,216.14/202,866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,201.45

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