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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,947.66, 304,424.44 and 188,917.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,947.66, 304,424.44 and 188,917.85 is: 281,990.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,947.66 : 304,424.44 = 188,917.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,947.66/304,424.44 = 188,917.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,947.66x = 304,424.44 × 188,917.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,947.66x = 57,511,208,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,511,208,225.54/203,947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,990.04

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