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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,066.93, 281,749.56 and 182,489.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,066.93, 281,749.56 and 182,489.55 is: 251,958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,066.93 : 281,749.56 = 182,489.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,066.93/281,749.56 = 182,489.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,066.93x = 281,749.56 × 182,489.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,066.93x = 51,416,350,417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,416,350,417.10/204,066.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,958.27

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