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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,318.40, 303,218.40 and 180,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,318.40, 303,218.40 and 180,027.20 is: 269,810.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,318.40 : 303,218.40 = 180,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,318.40/303,218.40 = 180,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,318.40x = 303,218.40 × 180,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,318.40x = 54,587,559,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,587,559,540.48/202,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,810.16

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