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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,313.34, 279,323.92 and 181,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,313.34, 279,323.92 and 181,056.06 is: 249,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,313.34 : 279,323.92 = 181,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,313.34/279,323.92 = 181,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,313.34x = 279,323.92 × 181,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,313.34x = 50,573,288,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,573,288,418.96/202,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,975.06

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