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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,285.26, 301,889.72 and 179,865.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,285.26, 301,889.72 and 179,865.66 is: 268,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,285.26 : 301,889.72 = 179,865.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,285.26/301,889.72 = 179,865.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,285.26x = 301,889.72 × 179,865.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,285.26x = 54,299,593,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,299,593,735.02/202,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,430.80

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