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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,875.80, 304,313.70 and 187,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,875.80, 304,313.70 and 187,712.60 is: 281,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,875.80 : 304,313.70 = 187,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,875.80/304,313.70 = 187,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,875.80x = 304,313.70 × 187,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,875.80x = 57,123,515,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,123,515,842.62/202,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,568.90

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