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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,883.70, 303,924.60 and 177,951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,883.70, 303,924.60 and 177,951.90 is: 266,576.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,883.70 : 303,924.60 = 177,951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,883.70/303,924.60 = 177,951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,883.70x = 303,924.60 × 177,951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,883.70x = 54,083,960,026.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,083,960,026.74/202,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,576.17

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