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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,674.70, 302,512.05 and 179,901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,674.70, 302,512.05 and 179,901.90 is: 269,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,674.70 : 302,512.05 = 179,901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,674.70/302,512.05 = 179,901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,674.70x = 302,512.05 × 179,901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,674.70x = 54,422,492,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,492,567.90/201,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,852.85

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