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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,966.20, 279,908.24 and 174,276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,966.20, 279,908.24 and 174,276.87 is: 240,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,966.20 : 279,908.24 = 174,276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,966.20/279,908.24 = 174,276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,966.20x = 279,908.24 × 174,276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,966.20x = 48,781,531,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,781,531,083.02/202,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,343.13

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