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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,494.80, 303,742.20 and 190,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,494.80, 303,742.20 and 190,830.80 is: 286,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,494.80 : 303,742.20 = 190,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,494.80/303,742.20 = 190,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,494.80x = 303,742.20 × 190,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,494.80x = 57,963,367,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,963,367,019.76/202,494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,246.20

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