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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,769.02, 277,188.84 and 179,220.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,769.02, 277,188.84 and 179,220.99 is: 247,438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,769.02 : 277,188.84 = 179,220.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,769.02/277,188.84 = 179,220.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,769.02x = 277,188.84 × 179,220.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,769.02x = 49,678,058,321.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,678,058,321.75/200,769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,438.87

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