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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,427.40, 305,141.10 and 181,654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,427.40, 305,141.10 and 181,654.60 is: 272,481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,427.40 : 305,141.10 = 181,654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,427.40/305,141.10 = 181,654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,427.40x = 305,141.10 × 181,654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,427.40x = 55,430,284,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,284,464.06/203,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,481.90

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