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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,034.40, 302,792.40 and 179,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,034.40, 302,792.40 and 179,743.20 is: 269,384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,034.40 : 302,792.40 = 179,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,034.40/302,792.40 = 179,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,034.40x = 302,792.40 × 179,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,034.40x = 54,424,874,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,874,911.68/202,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,384.20

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