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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,873.80, 304,310.70 and 187,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,873.80, 304,310.70 and 187,710.60 is: 281,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,873.80 : 304,310.70 = 187,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,873.80/304,310.70 = 187,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,873.80x = 304,310.70 × 187,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,873.80x = 57,122,344,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,122,344,083.42/202,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,565.90

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