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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,242.83, 303,364.24 and 189,776.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,242.83, 303,364.24 and 189,776.93 is: 284,665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,242.83 : 303,364.24 = 189,776.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,242.83/303,364.24 = 189,776.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,242.83x = 303,364.24 × 189,776.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,242.83x = 57,571,532,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,571,532,147.72/202,242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,665.39

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