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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,282.40, 303,423.60 and 178,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,282.40, 303,423.60 and 178,954.40 is: 268,431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,282.40 : 303,423.60 = 178,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,282.40/303,423.60 = 178,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,282.40x = 303,423.60 × 178,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,282.40x = 54,298,988,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,298,988,283.84/202,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,431.60

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