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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,328.90, 303,493.35 and 185,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,328.90, 303,493.35 and 185,270.30 is: 277,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,328.90 : 303,493.35 = 185,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,328.90/303,493.35 = 185,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,328.90x = 303,493.35 × 185,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,328.90x = 56,228,304,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,228,304,002.51/202,328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,905.45

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