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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,285.94, 301,890.75 and 179,866.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,285.94, 301,890.75 and 179,866.35 is: 268,431.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,285.94 : 301,890.75 = 179,866.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,285.94/301,890.75 = 179,866.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,285.94x = 301,890.75 × 179,866.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,285.94x = 54,299,987,301.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,299,987,301.26/202,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,431.84

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