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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,765.27, 277,183.67 and 179,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,765.27, 277,183.67 and 179,217.24 is: 247,433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,765.27 : 277,183.67 = 179,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,765.27/277,183.67 = 179,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,765.27x = 277,183.67 × 179,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,765.27x = 49,676,091,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,676,091,414.38/200,765.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,433.70

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