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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,285.44, 301,890.02 and 179,865.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,285.44, 301,890.02 and 179,865.86 is: 268,431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,285.44 : 301,890.02 = 179,865.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,285.44/301,890.02 = 179,865.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,285.44x = 301,890.02 × 179,865.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,285.44x = 54,299,705,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,299,705,663.94/202,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,431.11

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