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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,210.40, 303,315.60 and 185,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,210.40, 303,315.60 and 185,151.80 is: 277,727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,210.40 : 303,315.60 = 185,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,210.40/303,315.60 = 185,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,210.40x = 303,315.60 × 185,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,210.40x = 56,159,429,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,159,429,308.08/202,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,727.70

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