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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,158.40, 303,237.60 and 185,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,158.40, 303,237.60 and 185,099.80 is: 277,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,158.40 : 303,237.60 = 185,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,158.40/303,237.60 = 185,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,158.40x = 303,237.60 × 185,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,158.40x = 56,129,219,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,129,219,112.48/202,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,649.70

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