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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,678.74, 304,033.91 and 118,447.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,678.74, 304,033.91 and 118,447.65 is: 177,680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,678.74 : 304,033.91 = 118,447.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,678.74/304,033.91 = 118,447.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,678.74x = 304,033.91 × 118,447.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,678.74x = 36,012,101,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,012,101,567.57/202,678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,680.71

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