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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,002.40, 300,003.60 and 183,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,002.40, 300,003.60 and 183,672.80 is: 275,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,002.40 : 300,003.60 = 183,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,002.40/300,003.60 = 183,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,002.40x = 300,003.60 × 183,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,002.40x = 55,102,501,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,102,501,222.08/200,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,509.20

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