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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,546.91, 279,593.47 and 181,289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,546.91, 279,593.47 and 181,289.27 is: 250,249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,546.91 : 279,593.47 = 181,289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,546.91/279,593.47 = 181,289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,546.91x = 279,593.47 × 181,289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,546.91x = 50,687,296,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,687,296,998.66/202,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,249.66

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