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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,787.62, 305,637.66 and 127,849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,787.62, 305,637.66 and 127,849.58 is: 191,746.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,787.62 : 305,637.66 = 127,849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,787.62/305,637.66 = 127,849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,787.62x = 305,637.66 × 127,849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,787.62x = 39,075,646,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,075,646,463.18/203,787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,746.91

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