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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,835.80, 304,253.70 and 183,482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,835.80, 304,253.70 and 183,482.20 is: 275,223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,835.80 : 304,253.70 = 183,482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,835.80/304,253.70 = 183,482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,835.80x = 304,253.70 × 183,482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,835.80x = 55,825,138,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,825,138,234.14/202,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,223.30

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