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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,315.70, 303,072.60 and 177,383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,315.70, 303,072.60 and 177,383.90 is: 265,724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,315.70 : 303,072.60 = 177,383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,315.70/303,072.60 = 177,383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,315.70x = 303,072.60 × 177,383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,315.70x = 53,760,199,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,760,199,771.14/202,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,724.31

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