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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,650.06, 302,491.14 and 178,709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,650.06, 302,491.14 and 178,709.04 is: 266,754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,650.06 : 302,491.14 = 178,709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,650.06/302,491.14 = 178,709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,650.06x = 302,491.14 × 178,709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,650.06x = 54,057,901,237.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,057,901,237.91/202,650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,754.92

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