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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,996.20, 303,911.10 and 124,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,996.20, 303,911.10 and 124,264.20 is: 186,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,996.20 : 303,911.10 = 124,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,996.20/303,911.10 = 124,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,996.20x = 303,911.10 × 124,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,996.20x = 37,765,269,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,765,269,712.62/202,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,039.29

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