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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,244.60, 303,366.90 and 187,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,244.60, 303,366.90 and 187,038.20 is: 280,557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,244.60 : 303,366.90 = 187,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,244.60/303,366.90 = 187,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,244.60x = 303,366.90 × 187,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,244.60x = 56,741,198,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,741,198,915.58/202,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,557.30

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