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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,225.10, 303,337.65 and 187,018.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,225.10, 303,337.65 and 187,018.70 is: 280,528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,225.10 : 303,337.65 = 187,018.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,225.10/303,337.65 = 187,018.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,225.10x = 303,337.65 × 187,018.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,225.10x = 56,729,812,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,729,812,964.06/202,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,528.05

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