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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,176.96, 303,470.40 and 182,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,176.96, 303,470.40 and 182,320.32 is: 273,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,176.96 : 303,470.40 = 182,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,176.96/303,470.40 = 182,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,176.96x = 303,470.40 × 182,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,176.96x = 55,328,820,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,328,820,438.53/202,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,665.31

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