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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,867.60, 302,801.40 and 188,648.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,867.60, 302,801.40 and 188,648.40 is: 282,972.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,867.60 : 302,801.40 = 188,648.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,867.60/302,801.40 = 188,648.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,867.60x = 302,801.40 × 188,648.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,867.60x = 57,122,999,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,122,999,627.76/201,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,972.60

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