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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,551.41, 279,599.69 and 181,293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,551.41, 279,599.69 and 181,293.77 is: 250,255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,551.41 : 279,599.69 = 181,293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,551.41/279,599.69 = 181,293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,551.41x = 279,599.69 × 181,293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,551.41x = 50,689,683,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,689,683,043.17/202,551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,255.89

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