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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,832.80, 304,249.20 and 183,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,832.80, 304,249.20 and 183,479.20 is: 275,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,832.80 : 304,249.20 = 183,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,832.80/304,249.20 = 183,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,832.80x = 304,249.20 × 183,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,832.80x = 55,823,399,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,823,399,816.64/202,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,218.80

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