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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,479.60, 305,219.40 and 180,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,479.60, 305,219.40 and 180,929.20 is: 271,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,479.60 : 305,219.40 = 180,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,479.60/305,219.40 = 180,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,479.60x = 305,219.40 × 180,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,479.60x = 55,223,101,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,223,101,866.48/203,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,393.80

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