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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,668.14, 302,518.09 and 178,727.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,668.14, 302,518.09 and 178,727.15 is: 266,781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,668.14 : 302,518.09 = 178,727.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,668.14/302,518.09 = 178,727.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,668.14x = 302,518.09 × 178,727.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,668.14x = 54,068,196,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,068,196,049.14/202,668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,781.92

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