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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,324.40, 303,486.60 and 178,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,324.40, 303,486.60 and 178,996.40 is: 268,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,324.40 : 303,486.60 = 178,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,324.40/303,486.60 = 178,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,324.40x = 303,486.60 × 178,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,324.40x = 54,323,008,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,323,008,848.24/202,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,494.60

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