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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,913.22, 304,421.73 and 118,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,913.22, 304,421.73 and 118,744.26 is: 178,146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,913.22 : 304,421.73 = 118,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,913.22/304,421.73 = 118,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,913.22x = 304,421.73 × 118,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,913.22x = 36,148,333,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,148,333,056.77/202,913.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,146.76

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