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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,868.80, 304,303.20 and 124,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,868.80, 304,303.20 and 124,136.80 is: 186,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,868.80 : 304,303.20 = 124,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,868.80/304,303.20 = 124,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,868.80x = 304,303.20 × 124,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,868.80x = 37,775,225,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775,225,477.76/202,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,205.20

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