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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,351.40, 303,527.10 and 188,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,351.40, 303,527.10 and 188,527.40 is: 282,791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,351.40 : 303,527.10 = 188,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,351.40/303,527.10 = 188,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,351.40x = 303,527.10 × 188,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,351.40x = 57,223,174,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223,174,992.54/202,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,791.10

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