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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,853.40, 303,696.90 and 181,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,853.40, 303,696.90 and 181,858.20 is: 272,264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,853.40 : 303,696.90 = 181,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,853.40/303,696.90 = 181,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,853.40x = 303,696.90 × 181,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,853.40x = 55,229,771,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,229,771,579.58/202,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,264.46

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