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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,883.70, 303,742.35 and 124,151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,883.70, 303,742.35 and 124,151.70 is: 185,870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,883.70 : 303,742.35 = 124,151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,883.70/303,742.35 = 124,151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,883.70x = 303,742.35 × 124,151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,883.70x = 37,710,129,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,710,129,114.50/202,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,870.67

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