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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,229.60, 303,344.40 and 187,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,229.60, 303,344.40 and 187,023.20 is: 280,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,229.60 : 303,344.40 = 187,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,229.60/303,344.40 = 187,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,229.60x = 303,344.40 × 187,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,229.60x = 56,732,440,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,732,440,390.08/202,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,534.80

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