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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,289.26, 301,895.68 and 179,869.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,289.26, 301,895.68 and 179,869.66 is: 268,436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,289.26 : 301,895.68 = 179,869.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,289.26/301,895.68 = 179,869.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,289.26x = 301,895.68 × 179,869.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,289.26x = 54,301,873,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,301,873,317.07/202,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,436.76

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