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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,291.40, 303,437.10 and 185,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,291.40, 303,437.10 and 185,232.80 is: 277,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,291.40 : 303,437.10 = 185,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,291.40/303,437.10 = 185,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,291.40x = 303,437.10 × 185,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,291.40x = 56,206,503,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,206,503,656.88/202,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,849.20

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