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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,693.40, 302,555.72 and 178,752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,693.40, 302,555.72 and 178,752.44 is: 266,819.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,693.40 : 302,555.72 = 178,752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,693.40/302,555.72 = 178,752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,693.40x = 302,555.72 × 178,752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,693.40x = 54,082,573,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082,573,185.96/202,693.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,819.61

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