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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,727.70, 302,591.55 and 188,605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,727.70, 302,591.55 and 188,605.70 is: 282,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,727.70 : 302,591.55 = 188,605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,727.70/302,591.55 = 188,605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,727.70x = 302,591.55 × 188,605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,727.70x = 57,070,491,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070,491,101.84/201,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,908.55

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