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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,262.02, 303,299.22 and 118,046.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,262.02, 303,299.22 and 118,046.50 is: 177,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,262.02 : 303,299.22 = 118,046.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,262.02/303,299.22 = 118,046.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,262.02x = 303,299.22 × 118,046.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,262.02x = 35,803,411,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,803,411,373.73/202,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,015.00

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