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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,480.60, 305,220.90 and 180,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,480.60, 305,220.90 and 180,930.20 is: 271,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,480.60 : 305,220.90 = 180,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,480.60/305,220.90 = 180,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,480.60x = 305,220.90 × 180,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,480.60x = 55,223,678,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,223,678,481.18/203,480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,395.30

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