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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,877.40, 304,316.10 and 177,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,877.40, 304,316.10 and 177,945.60 is: 266,918.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,877.40 : 304,316.10 = 177,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,877.40/304,316.10 = 177,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,877.40x = 304,316.10 × 177,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,877.40x = 54,151,711,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151,711,004.16/202,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,918.40

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