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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,886.60, 302,829.90 and 188,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,886.60, 302,829.90 and 188,667.40 is: 283,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,886.60 : 302,829.90 = 188,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,886.60/302,829.90 = 188,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,886.60x = 302,829.90 × 188,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,886.60x = 57,134,129,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,134,129,875.26/201,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,001.10

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