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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,432.10, 304,284.15 and 182,523.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,432.10, 304,284.15 and 182,523.30 is: 273,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,432.10 : 304,284.15 = 182,523.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,432.10/304,284.15 = 182,523.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,432.10x = 304,284.15 × 182,523.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,432.10x = 55,538,947,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,538,947,195.70/203,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,009.75

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