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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,930.12, 280,122.08 and 181,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,930.12, 280,122.08 and 181,672.48 is: 250,778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,930.12 : 280,122.08 = 181,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,930.12/280,122.08 = 181,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,930.12x = 280,122.08 × 181,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,930.12x = 50,890,472,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,890,472,976.36/202,930.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,778.31

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