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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,084.12, 281,773.44 and 182,506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,084.12, 281,773.44 and 182,506.80 is: 251,982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,084.12 : 281,773.44 = 182,506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,084.12/281,773.44 = 182,506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,084.12x = 281,773.44 × 182,506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,084.12x = 51,425,568,859.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,425,568,859.39/204,084.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,982.22

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