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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,039.04, 278,933.34 and 179,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,039.04, 278,933.34 and 179,621 is: 247,983.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,039.04 : 278,933.34 = 179,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,039.04/278,933.34 = 179,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,039.04x = 278,933.34 × 179,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,039.04x = 50,102,285,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,102,285,464.14/202,039.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,983.19

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