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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,405.82, 303,202.64 and 185,871.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,405.82, 303,202.64 and 185,871.02 is: 278,433.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,405.82 : 303,202.64 = 185,871.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,405.82/303,202.64 = 185,871.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,405.82x = 303,202.64 × 185,871.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,405.82x = 56,356,583,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,356,583,963.49/202,405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,433.61

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