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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,907.20, 302,860.80 and 188,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,907.20, 302,860.80 and 188,785.20 is: 283,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,907.20 : 302,860.80 = 188,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,907.20/302,860.80 = 188,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,907.20x = 302,860.80 × 188,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,907.20x = 57,175,636,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,175,636,700.16/201,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,177.80

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