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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,155.90, 303,233.85 and 179,411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,155.90, 303,233.85 and 179,411.10 is: 269,116.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,155.90 : 303,233.85 = 179,411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,155.90/303,233.85 = 179,411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,155.90x = 303,233.85 × 179,411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,155.90x = 54,403,518,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,403,518,585.74/202,155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,116.65

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