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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,649.67, 303,878.97 and 118,434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,649.67, 303,878.97 and 118,434.06 is: 177,595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,649.67 : 303,878.97 = 118,434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,649.67/303,878.97 = 118,434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,649.67x = 303,878.97 × 118,434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,649.67x = 35,989,620,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989,620,165.72/202,649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,595.26

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