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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,129.20, 303,193.80 and 179,578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,129.20, 303,193.80 and 179,578.80 is: 269,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,129.20 : 303,193.80 = 179,578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,129.20/303,193.80 = 179,578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,129.20x = 303,193.80 × 179,578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,129.20x = 54,447,178,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,447,178,771.44/202,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,368.20

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