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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,236.60, 303,354.90 and 187,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,236.60, 303,354.90 and 187,030.20 is: 280,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,236.60 : 303,354.90 = 187,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,236.60/303,354.90 = 187,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,236.60x = 303,354.90 × 187,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,236.60x = 56,736,527,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736,527,617.98/202,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,545.30

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