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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,512.80, 303,331.80 and 176,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,512.80, 303,331.80 and 176,268.80 is: 264,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,512.80 : 303,331.80 = 176,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,512.80/303,331.80 = 176,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,512.80x = 303,331.80 × 176,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,512.80x = 53,467,932,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467,932,387.84/202,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,022.48

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