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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,024.10, 305,737.35 and 182,964.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,024.10, 305,737.35 and 182,964.10 is: 274,178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,024.10 : 305,737.35 = 182,964.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,024.10/305,737.35 = 182,964.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,024.10x = 305,737.35 × 182,964.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,024.10x = 55,938,959,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,938,959,079.14/204,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,178.19

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