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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,634.24, 302,567.68 and 181,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,634.24, 302,567.68 and 181,437.44 is: 270,917.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,634.24 : 302,567.68 = 181,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,634.24/302,567.68 = 181,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,634.24x = 302,567.68 × 181,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,634.24x = 54,897,105,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,897,105,285.94/202,634.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,917.22

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