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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,423.70, 300,635.55 and 187,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,423.70, 300,635.55 and 187,301.70 is: 280,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,423.70 : 300,635.55 = 187,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,423.70/300,635.55 = 187,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,423.70x = 300,635.55 × 187,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,423.70x = 56,309,549,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,309,549,595.44/200,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,952.55

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