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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,720.60, 278,210.21 and 186,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,720.60, 278,210.21 and 186,624.28 is: 256,119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,720.60 : 278,210.21 = 186,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,720.60/278,210.21 = 186,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,720.60x = 278,210.21 × 186,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,720.60x = 51,920,780,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920,780,129.90/202,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,119.90

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