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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,282.94, 301,886.28 and 179,863.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,282.94, 301,886.28 and 179,863.35 is: 268,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,282.94 : 301,886.28 = 179,863.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,282.94/301,886.28 = 179,863.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,282.94x = 301,886.28 × 179,863.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,282.94x = 54,298,276,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,298,276,740.52/202,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,427.37

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