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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,323.90, 303,485.85 and 185,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,323.90, 303,485.85 and 185,265.30 is: 277,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,323.90 : 303,485.85 = 185,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,323.90/303,485.85 = 185,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,323.90x = 303,485.85 × 185,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,323.90x = 56,225,397,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,225,397,046.01/202,323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,897.95

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