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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,282.43, 301,885.53 and 179,862.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,282.43, 301,885.53 and 179,862.85 is: 268,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,282.43 : 301,885.53 = 179,862.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,282.43/301,885.53 = 179,862.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,282.43x = 301,885.53 × 179,862.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,282.43x = 54,297,991,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,297,991,044.85/202,282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,426.63

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