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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,212.40, 303,318.60 and 179,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,212.40, 303,318.60 and 179,467.60 is: 269,201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,212.40 : 303,318.60 = 179,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,212.40/303,318.60 = 179,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,212.40x = 303,318.60 × 179,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,212.40x = 54,435,861,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,435,861,177.36/202,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,201.40

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