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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,915.20, 304,372.80 and 124,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,915.20, 304,372.80 and 124,183.20 is: 186,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,915.20 : 304,372.80 = 124,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,915.20/304,372.80 = 124,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,915.20x = 304,372.80 × 124,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,915.20x = 37,797,988,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,797,988,296.96/202,915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,274.80

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