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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,233.10, 303,349.65 and 187,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,233.10, 303,349.65 and 187,026.70 is: 280,540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,233.10 : 303,349.65 = 187,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,233.10/303,349.65 = 187,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,233.10x = 303,349.65 × 187,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,233.10x = 56,734,483,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,734,483,985.66/202,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,540.05

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