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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,273.40, 303,410.10 and 185,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,273.40, 303,410.10 and 185,214.80 is: 277,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,273.40 : 303,410.10 = 185,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,273.40/303,410.10 = 185,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,273.40x = 303,410.10 × 185,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,273.40x = 56,196,040,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,196,040,989.48/202,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,822.20

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