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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,956.70, 304,435.05 and 124,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,956.70, 304,435.05 and 124,030.30 is: 186,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,956.70 : 304,435.05 = 124,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,956.70/304,435.05 = 124,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,956.70x = 304,435.05 × 124,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,956.70x = 37,759,170,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759,170,582.02/202,956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,045.45

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