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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,858.20, 303,704.10 and 179,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,858.20, 303,704.10 and 179,530.20 is: 268,779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,858.20 : 303,704.10 = 179,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,858.20/303,704.10 = 179,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,858.20x = 303,704.10 × 179,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,858.20x = 54,524,057,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,524,057,813.82/202,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,779.17

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