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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,502.40, 303,753.60 and 190,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,502.40, 303,753.60 and 190,838.40 is: 286,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,502.40 : 303,753.60 = 190,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,502.40/303,753.60 = 190,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,502.40x = 303,753.60 × 190,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,502.40x = 57,967,851,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,967,851,018.24/202,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,257.60

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