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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,361.40, 303,542.10 and 188,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,361.40, 303,542.10 and 188,537.40 is: 282,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,361.40 : 303,542.10 = 188,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,361.40/303,542.10 = 188,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,361.40x = 303,542.10 × 188,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,361.40x = 57,229,038,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,229,038,324.54/202,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,806.10

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