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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,541.01, 279,585.32 and 181,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,541.01, 279,585.32 and 181,283.37 is: 250,241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,541.01 : 279,585.32 = 181,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,541.01/279,585.32 = 181,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,541.01x = 279,585.32 × 181,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,541.01x = 50,684,168,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,684,168,076.99/202,541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,241.51

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