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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,459.30, 303,251.55 and 176,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,459.30, 303,251.55 and 176,215.30 is: 263,942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,459.30 : 303,251.55 = 176,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,459.30/303,251.55 = 176,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,459.30x = 303,251.55 × 176,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,459.30x = 53,437,562,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,437,562,858.72/202,459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,942.25

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