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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,268.75, 301,865.13 and 179,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,268.75, 301,865.13 and 179,849.16 is: 268,406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,268.75 : 301,865.13 = 179,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,268.75/301,865.13 = 179,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,268.75x = 301,865.13 × 179,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,268.75x = 54,290,190,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290,190,063.79/202,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,406.22

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