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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,075.20, 302,529.60 and 178,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,075.20, 302,529.60 and 178,747.20 is: 267,604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,075.20 : 302,529.60 = 178,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,075.20/302,529.60 = 178,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,075.20x = 302,529.60 × 178,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,075.20x = 54,076,318,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,076,318,917.12/202,075.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,604.93

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