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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,601.70, 303,501.60 and 177,669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,601.70, 303,501.60 and 177,669.90 is: 266,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,601.70 : 303,501.60 = 177,669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,601.70/303,501.60 = 177,669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,601.70x = 303,501.60 × 177,669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,601.70x = 53,923,098,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923,098,921.84/202,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,153.24

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