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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,741.10, 302,611.65 and 179,190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,741.10, 302,611.65 and 179,190.70 is: 268,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,741.10 : 302,611.65 = 179,190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,741.10/302,611.65 = 179,190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,741.10x = 302,611.65 × 179,190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,741.10x = 54,225,193,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,225,193,391.66/201,741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,786.05

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