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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,035.98, 278,929.26 and 179,618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,035.98, 278,929.26 and 179,618.06 is: 247,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,035.98 : 278,929.26 = 179,618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,035.98/278,929.26 = 179,618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,035.98x = 278,929.26 × 179,618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,035.98x = 50,100,732,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,100,732,558.44/202,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,979.26

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