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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,608.70, 303,512.10 and 177,676.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,608.70, 303,512.10 and 177,676.90 is: 266,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,608.70 : 303,512.10 = 177,676.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,608.70/303,512.10 = 177,676.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,608.70x = 303,512.10 × 177,676.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,608.70x = 53,927,089,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927,089,040.49/202,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,163.74

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