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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,162.20, 303,243.30 and 189,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,162.20, 303,243.30 and 189,040.20 is: 283,560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,162.20 : 303,243.30 = 189,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,162.20/303,243.30 = 189,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,162.20x = 303,243.30 × 189,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,162.20x = 57,325,174,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,325,174,080.66/202,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,560.30

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