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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,247.60, 303,954.60 and 176,586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,247.60, 303,954.60 and 176,586.80 is: 265,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,247.60 : 303,954.60 = 176,586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,247.60/303,954.60 = 176,586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,247.60x = 303,954.60 × 176,586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,247.60x = 53,674,370,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674,370,159.28/202,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,389.40

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