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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,323.40, 303,485.10 and 178,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,323.40, 303,485.10 and 178,995.40 is: 268,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,323.40 : 303,485.10 = 178,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,323.40/303,485.10 = 178,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,323.40x = 303,485.10 × 178,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,323.40x = 54,322,436,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322,436,868.54/202,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,493.10

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