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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,826.30, 304,239.45 and 183,472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,826.30, 304,239.45 and 183,472.70 is: 275,209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,826.30 : 304,239.45 = 183,472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,826.30/304,239.45 = 183,472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,826.30x = 304,239.45 × 183,472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,826.30x = 55,819,633,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,819,633,338.02/202,826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,209.05

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