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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,425.30, 303,767.55 and 118,185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,425.30, 303,767.55 and 118,185.30 is: 177,353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,425.30 : 303,767.55 = 118,185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,425.30/303,767.55 = 118,185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,425.30x = 303,767.55 × 118,185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,425.30x = 35,900,859,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,900,859,027.02/202,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,353.62

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