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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,744.70, 302,617.05 and 179,971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,744.70, 302,617.05 and 179,971.90 is: 269,957.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,744.70 : 302,617.05 = 179,971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,744.70/302,617.05 = 179,971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,744.70x = 302,617.05 × 179,971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,744.70x = 54,462,565,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,462,565,460.90/201,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,957.85

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