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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,173.70, 302,859.60 and 177,241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,173.70, 302,859.60 and 177,241.90 is: 265,511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,173.70 : 302,859.60 = 177,241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,173.70/302,859.60 = 177,241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,173.70x = 302,859.60 × 177,241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,173.70x = 53,679,410,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,679,410,937.24/202,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,511.34

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