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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,310.39, 300,033.60 and 188,533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,310.39, 300,033.60 and 188,533.38 is: 282,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,310.39 : 300,033.60 = 188,533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,310.39/300,033.60 = 188,533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,310.39x = 300,033.60 × 188,533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,310.39x = 56,566,348,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566,348,721.57/200,310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,393.48

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