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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,916.72, 304,427 and 118,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,916.72, 304,427 and 118,747.76 is: 178,152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,916.72 : 304,427 = 118,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,916.72/304,427 = 118,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,916.72x = 304,427 × 118,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,916.72x = 36,150,024,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,150,024,333.52/202,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,152.02

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