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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,962.27, 304,724.98 and 127,860.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,962.27, 304,724.98 and 127,860.69 is: 191,968.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,962.27 : 304,724.98 = 127,860.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,962.27/304,724.98 = 127,860.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,962.27x = 304,724.98 × 127,860.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,962.27x = 38,962,346,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,962,346,203.04/202,962.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,968.42

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