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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,295.94, 301,905.69 and 179,876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,295.94, 301,905.69 and 179,876.34 is: 268,446.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,295.94 : 301,905.69 = 179,876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,295.94/301,905.69 = 179,876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,295.94x = 301,905.69 × 179,876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,295.94x = 54,305,690,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,305,690,542.37/202,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,446.76

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