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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,176.70, 303,265.05 and 186,430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,176.70, 303,265.05 and 186,430.30 is: 279,645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,176.70 : 303,265.05 = 186,430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,176.70/303,265.05 = 186,430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,176.70x = 303,265.05 × 186,430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,176.70x = 56,537,794,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,537,794,251.02/202,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,645.45

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