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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,218.60, 303,327.90 and 187,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,218.60, 303,327.90 and 187,012.20 is: 280,518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,218.60 : 303,327.90 = 187,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,218.60/303,327.90 = 187,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,218.60x = 303,327.90 × 187,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,218.60x = 56,726,017,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,726,017,900.38/202,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,518.30

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