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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,977.70, 302,529.15 and 179,816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,977.70, 302,529.15 and 179,816.10 is: 269,334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,977.70 : 302,529.15 = 179,816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,977.70/302,529.15 = 179,816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,977.70x = 302,529.15 × 179,816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,977.70x = 54,399,611,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399,611,889.32/201,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,334.74

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