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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,207.70, 304,811.55 and 123,491.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,207.70, 304,811.55 and 123,491.55 is: 185,237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,207.70 : 304,811.55 = 123,491.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,207.70/304,811.55 = 123,491.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,207.70x = 304,811.55 × 123,491.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,207.70x = 37,641,650,767.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,641,650,767.40/203,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,237.33

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