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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,138.60, 303,207.90 and 192,297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,138.60, 303,207.90 and 192,297.10 is: 288,445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,138.60 : 303,207.90 = 192,297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,138.60/303,207.90 = 192,297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,138.60x = 303,207.90 × 192,297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,138.60x = 58,305,999,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,305,999,867.09/202,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,445.65

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