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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,872.60, 302,808.90 and 190,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,872.60, 302,808.90 and 190,986.20 is: 286,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,872.60 : 302,808.90 = 190,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,872.60/302,808.90 = 190,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,872.60x = 302,808.90 × 190,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,872.60x = 57,832,321,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,832,321,137.18/201,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,479.30

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