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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,045.04, 278,941.62 and 179,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,045.04, 278,941.62 and 179,627 is: 247,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,045.04 : 278,941.62 = 179,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,045.04/278,941.62 = 179,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,045.04x = 278,941.62 × 179,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,045.04x = 50,105,446,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,105,446,375.74/202,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,991.47

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