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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,284.24, 301,888.24 and 179,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,284.24, 301,888.24 and 179,864.66 is: 268,429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,284.24 : 301,888.24 = 179,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,284.24/301,888.24 = 179,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,284.24x = 301,888.24 × 179,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,284.24x = 54,299,025,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,299,025,645.60/202,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,429.34

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