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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,245.84, 303,368.73 and 189,779.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,245.84, 303,368.73 and 189,779.94 is: 284,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,245.84 : 303,368.73 = 189,779.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,245.84/303,368.73 = 189,779.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,245.84x = 303,368.73 × 189,779.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,245.84x = 57,573,299,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,573,299,377.28/202,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,669.88

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