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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,178.96, 303,473.40 and 182,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,178.96, 303,473.40 and 182,322.32 is: 273,668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,178.96 : 303,473.40 = 182,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,178.96/303,473.40 = 182,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,178.96x = 303,473.40 × 182,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,178.96x = 55,329,974,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,329,974,346.29/202,178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,668.31

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