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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,286.18, 301,891.14 and 179,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,286.18, 301,891.14 and 179,866.60 is: 268,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,286.18 : 301,891.14 = 179,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,286.18/301,891.14 = 179,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,286.18x = 301,891.14 × 179,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,286.18x = 54,300,132,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,300,132,167.20/202,286.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,432.24

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