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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,808.70, 304,731.45 and 179,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,808.70, 304,731.45 and 179,999.10 is: 270,458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,808.70 : 304,731.45 = 179,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,808.70/304,731.45 = 179,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,808.70x = 304,731.45 × 179,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,808.70x = 54,851,386,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,851,386,741.70/202,808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,458.75

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