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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,058.18, 281,737.50 and 182,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,058.18, 281,737.50 and 182,480.80 is: 251,946.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,058.18 : 281,737.50 = 182,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,058.18/281,737.50 = 182,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,058.18x = 281,737.50 × 182,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,058.18x = 51,411,684,390
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,684,390/204,058.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,946.21

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