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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,145.83, 303,131.72 and 181,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,145.83, 303,131.72 and 181,180.38 is: 273,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,145.83 : 303,131.72 = 181,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,145.83/303,131.72 = 181,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,145.83x = 303,131.72 × 181,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,145.83x = 54,921,520,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,921,520,363.93/201,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,043.29

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