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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,611.70, 303,516.60 and 177,679.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,611.70, 303,516.60 and 177,679.90 is: 266,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,611.70 : 303,516.60 = 177,679.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,611.70/303,516.60 = 177,679.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,611.70x = 303,516.60 × 177,679.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,611.70x = 53,928,799,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,928,799,136.34/202,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,168.24

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