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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,289.40, 303,434.10 and 185,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,289.40, 303,434.10 and 185,230.80 is: 277,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,289.40 : 303,434.10 = 185,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,289.40/303,434.10 = 185,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,289.40x = 303,434.10 × 185,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,289.40x = 56,205,341,090.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,205,341,090.28/202,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,846.20

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