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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,248.10, 303,955.35 and 176,587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,248.10, 303,955.35 and 176,587.30 is: 265,390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,248.10 : 303,955.35 = 176,587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,248.10/303,955.35 = 176,587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,248.10x = 303,955.35 × 176,587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,248.10x = 53,674,654,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674,654,577.06/202,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,390.15

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