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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,358.40, 303,537.60 and 188,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,358.40, 303,537.60 and 188,534.40 is: 282,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,358.40 : 303,537.60 = 188,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,358.40/303,537.60 = 188,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,358.40x = 303,537.60 × 188,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,358.40x = 57,227,279,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,227,279,293.44/202,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,801.60

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