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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,858.40, 303,704.40 and 181,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,858.40, 303,704.40 and 181,863.20 is: 272,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,858.40 : 303,704.40 = 181,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,858.40/303,704.40 = 181,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,858.40x = 303,704.40 × 181,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,858.40x = 55,232,654,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,232,654,038.08/202,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,271.96

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