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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,008.43, 303,677.03 and 187,393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,008.43, 303,677.03 and 187,393.83 is: 281,707.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,008.43 : 303,677.03 = 187,393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,008.43/303,677.03 = 187,393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,008.43x = 303,677.03 × 187,393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,008.43x = 56,907,201,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,907,201,734.72/202,008.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,707.06

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