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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,430.60, 304,281.90 and 182,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,430.60, 304,281.90 and 182,521.80 is: 273,007.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,430.60 : 304,281.90 = 182,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,430.60/304,281.90 = 182,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,430.60x = 304,281.90 × 182,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,430.60x = 55,538,080,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,538,080,095.42/203,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,007.50

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