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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,882.70, 303,740.85 and 124,150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,882.70, 303,740.85 and 124,150.70 is: 185,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,882.70 : 303,740.85 = 124,150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,882.70/303,740.85 = 124,150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,882.70x = 303,740.85 × 124,150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,882.70x = 37,709,639,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,709,639,146.10/202,882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,869.17

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