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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,261.02, 303,297.72 and 118,045.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,261.02, 303,297.72 and 118,045.50 is: 177,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,261.02 : 303,297.72 = 118,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,261.02/303,297.72 = 118,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,261.02x = 303,297.72 × 118,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,261.02x = 35,802,931,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802,931,006.26/202,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,013.50

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