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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,179.96, 303,474.90 and 182,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,179.96, 303,474.90 and 182,323.32 is: 273,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,179.96 : 303,474.90 = 182,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,179.96/303,474.90 = 182,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,179.96x = 303,474.90 × 182,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,179.96x = 55,330,551,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,330,551,304.67/202,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,669.81

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