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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,222.60, 303,917.10 and 176,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,222.60, 303,917.10 and 176,561.80 is: 265,351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,222.60 : 303,917.10 = 176,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,222.60/303,917.10 = 176,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,222.60x = 303,917.10 × 176,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,222.60x = 53,660,150,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,660,150,226.78/202,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,351.90

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