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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,154.40, 303,231.60 and 179,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,154.40, 303,231.60 and 179,409.60 is: 269,114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,154.40 : 303,231.60 = 179,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,154.40/303,231.60 = 179,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,154.40x = 303,231.60 × 179,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,154.40x = 54,402,660,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,402,660,063.36/202,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,114.40

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