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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,473.70, 302,210.55 and 179,700.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,473.70, 302,210.55 and 179,700.90 is: 269,551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,473.70 : 302,210.55 = 179,700.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,473.70/302,210.55 = 179,700.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,473.70x = 302,210.55 × 179,700.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,473.70x = 54,307,507,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,307,507,824.50/201,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,551.35

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