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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,242.60, 303,363.90 and 187,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,242.60, 303,363.90 and 187,036.20 is: 280,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,242.60 : 303,363.90 = 187,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,242.60/303,363.90 = 187,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,242.60x = 303,363.90 × 187,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,242.60x = 56,740,031,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,740,031,073.18/202,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,554.30

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