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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,059.02, 280,858.19 and 179,700.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,059.02, 280,858.19 and 179,700.55 is: 247,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,059.02 : 280,858.19 = 179,700.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,059.02/280,858.19 = 179,700.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,059.02x = 280,858.19 × 179,700.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,059.02x = 50,470,370,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,470,370,404.27/204,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,332.22

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