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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,747.70, 302,621.55 and 179,974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,747.70, 302,621.55 and 179,974.90 is: 269,962.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,747.70 : 302,621.55 = 179,974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,747.70/302,621.55 = 179,974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,747.70x = 302,621.55 × 179,974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,747.70x = 54,464,283,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,283,199.10/201,747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,962.35

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