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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,070.04, 278,976.12 and 179,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,070.04, 278,976.12 and 179,652 is: 248,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,070.04 : 278,976.12 = 179,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,070.04/278,976.12 = 179,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,070.04x = 278,976.12 × 179,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,070.04x = 50,118,617,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,118,617,910.24/202,070.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,025.97

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