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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,521.30, 303,344.55 and 176,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,521.30, 303,344.55 and 176,277.30 is: 264,035.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,521.30 : 303,344.55 = 176,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,521.30/303,344.55 = 176,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,521.30x = 303,344.55 × 176,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,521.30x = 53,472,758,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,472,758,243.72/202,521.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,035.23

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