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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,041.60, 305,763.60 and 182,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,041.60, 305,763.60 and 182,981.60 is: 274,204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,041.60 : 305,763.60 = 182,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,041.60/305,763.60 = 182,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,041.60x = 305,763.60 × 182,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,041.60x = 55,949,112,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,949,112,749.76/204,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,204.44

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