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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,938.80, 304,408.20 and 187,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,938.80, 304,408.20 and 187,732.40 is: 281,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,938.80 : 304,408.20 = 187,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,938.80/304,408.20 = 187,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,938.80x = 304,408.20 × 187,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,938.80x = 57,147,281,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,147,281,965.68/202,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,598.60

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