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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,432.34, 303,554.55 and 118,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,432.34, 303,554.55 and 118,217.45 is: 177,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,432.34 : 303,554.55 = 118,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,432.34/303,554.55 = 118,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,432.34x = 303,554.55 × 118,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,432.34x = 35,885,444,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,885,444,836.90/202,432.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,271.30

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