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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,667.14, 302,516.60 and 178,726.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,667.14, 302,516.60 and 178,726.15 is: 266,780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,667.14 : 302,516.60 = 178,726.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,667.14/302,516.60 = 178,726.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,667.14x = 302,516.60 × 178,726.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,667.14x = 54,067,627,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,067,627,229.09/202,667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,780.43

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