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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,615.20, 304,441.20 and 179,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,615.20, 304,441.20 and 179,805.60 is: 270,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,615.20 : 304,441.20 = 179,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,615.20/304,441.20 = 179,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,615.20x = 304,441.20 × 179,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,615.20x = 54,740,232,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,740,232,630.72/202,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,168.44

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