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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,117.40, 462,176.10 and 202,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,117.40, 462,176.10 and 202,363.80 is: 303,545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,117.40 : 462,176.10 = 202,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,117.40/462,176.10 = 202,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,117.40x = 462,176.10 × 202,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,117.40x = 93,527,711,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,527,711,865.18/308,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,545.70

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