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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,512.40, 303,768.60 and 188,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,512.40, 303,768.60 and 188,688.40 is: 283,032.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,512.40 : 303,768.60 = 188,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,512.40/303,768.60 = 188,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,512.40x = 303,768.60 × 188,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,512.40x = 57,317,611,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,317,611,104.24/202,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,032.60

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