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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,950.12, 280,149.66 and 181,692.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,950.12, 280,149.66 and 181,692.48 is: 250,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,950.12 : 280,149.66 = 181,692.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,950.12/280,149.66 = 181,692.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,950.12x = 280,149.66 × 181,692.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,950.12x = 50,901,086,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,901,086,496.56/202,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,805.90

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