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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,085.12, 281,774.82 and 182,507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,085.12, 281,774.82 and 182,507.80 is: 251,983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,085.12 : 281,774.82 = 182,507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,085.12/281,774.82 = 182,507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,085.12x = 281,774.82 × 182,507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,085.12x = 51,426,102,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,426,102,493.60/204,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,983.60

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