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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,036.98, 278,930.64 and 179,619.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,036.98, 278,930.64 and 179,619.06 is: 247,980.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,036.98 : 278,930.64 = 179,619.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,036.98/278,930.64 = 179,619.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,036.98x = 278,930.64 × 179,619.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,036.98x = 50,101,259,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,101,259,362.00/202,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,980.64

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