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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,289.40, 303,174.90 and 179,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,289.40, 303,174.90 and 179,998.20 is: 269,766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,289.40 : 303,174.90 = 179,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,289.40/303,174.90 = 179,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,289.40x = 303,174.90 × 179,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,289.40x = 54,570,936,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,570,936,285.18/202,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,766.66

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