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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,399.32, 303,192.90 and 185,864.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,399.32, 303,192.90 and 185,864.52 is: 278,423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,399.32 : 303,192.90 = 185,864.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,399.32/303,192.90 = 185,864.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,399.32x = 303,192.90 × 185,864.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,399.32x = 56,352,802,825.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,352,802,825.91/202,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,423.87

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