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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,044.04, 278,940.24 and 179,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,044.04, 278,940.24 and 179,626 is: 247,990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,044.04 : 278,940.24 = 179,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,044.04/278,940.24 = 179,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,044.04x = 278,940.24 × 179,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,044.04x = 50,104,919,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,104,919,550.24/202,044.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,990.09

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