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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,155.40, 303,233.10 and 179,410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,155.40, 303,233.10 and 179,410.60 is: 269,115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,155.40 : 303,233.10 = 179,410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,155.40/303,233.10 = 179,410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,155.40x = 303,233.10 × 179,410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,155.40x = 54,403,232,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,403,232,410.86/202,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,115.90

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