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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,283.93, 301,887.78 and 179,864.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,283.93, 301,887.78 and 179,864.35 is: 268,428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,283.93 : 301,887.78 = 179,864.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,283.93/301,887.78 = 179,864.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,283.93x = 301,887.78 × 179,864.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,283.93x = 54,298,847,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,298,847,893.43/202,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,428.87

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