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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,821.80, 304,232.70 and 183,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,821.80, 304,232.70 and 183,468.20 is: 275,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,821.80 : 304,232.70 = 183,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,821.80/304,232.70 = 183,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,821.80x = 304,232.70 × 183,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,821.80x = 55,817,025,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,817,025,850.14/202,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,202.30

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