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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,924.60, 304,439.10 and 118,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,924.60, 304,439.10 and 118,755.88 is: 178,164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,924.60 : 304,439.10 = 118,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,924.60/304,439.10 = 118,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,924.60x = 304,439.10 × 118,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,924.60x = 36,153,933,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,153,933,226.91/202,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,164.37

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