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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,156.40, 303,234.60 and 179,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,156.40, 303,234.60 and 179,411.60 is: 269,117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,156.40 : 303,234.60 = 179,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,156.40/303,234.60 = 179,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,156.40x = 303,234.60 × 179,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,156.40x = 54,403,804,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,403,804,761.36/202,156.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,117.40

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