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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,605.70, 303,507.60 and 177,673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,605.70, 303,507.60 and 177,673.90 is: 266,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,605.70 : 303,507.60 = 177,673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,605.70/303,507.60 = 177,673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,605.70x = 303,507.60 × 177,673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,605.70x = 53,925,378,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,925,378,971.64/202,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,159.24

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