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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,289.70, 303,033.60 and 177,357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,289.70, 303,033.60 and 177,357.90 is: 265,685.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,289.70 : 303,033.60 = 177,357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,289.70/303,033.60 = 177,357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,289.70x = 303,033.60 × 177,357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,289.70x = 53,745,402,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,745,402,925.44/202,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,685.32

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