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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,855.40, 303,699.90 and 181,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,855.40, 303,699.90 and 181,860.20 is: 272,267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,855.40 : 303,699.90 = 181,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,855.40/303,699.90 = 181,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,855.40x = 303,699.90 × 181,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,855.40x = 55,230,924,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,230,924,553.98/202,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,267.46

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