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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,313.39, 300,038.10 and 188,536.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,313.39, 300,038.10 and 188,536.38 is: 282,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,313.39 : 300,038.10 = 188,536.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,313.39/300,038.10 = 188,536.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,313.39x = 300,038.10 × 188,536.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,313.39x = 56,568,097,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,568,097,236.08/200,313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,397.98

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