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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,133.70, 303,200.55 and 179,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,133.70, 303,200.55 and 179,583.30 is: 269,374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,133.70 : 303,200.55 = 179,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,133.70/303,200.55 = 179,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,133.70x = 303,200.55 × 179,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,133.70x = 54,449,755,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,449,755,330.82/202,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,374.95

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