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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,283.43, 301,887.02 and 179,863.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,283.43, 301,887.02 and 179,863.85 is: 268,428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,283.43 : 301,887.02 = 179,863.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,283.43/301,887.02 = 179,863.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,283.43x = 301,887.02 × 179,863.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,283.43x = 54,298,561,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,298,561,682.23/202,283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,428.12

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