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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,708.60, 302,562.90 and 179,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,708.60, 302,562.90 and 179,158.20 is: 268,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,708.60 : 302,562.90 = 179,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,708.60/302,562.90 = 179,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,708.60x = 302,562.90 × 179,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,708.60x = 54,206,624,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,206,624,550.78/201,708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,737.30

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