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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,101.72, 281,797.81 and 182,524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,101.72, 281,797.81 and 182,524.53 is: 252,006.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,101.72 : 281,797.81 = 182,524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,101.72/281,797.81 = 182,524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,101.72x = 281,797.81 × 182,524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,101.72x = 51,435,012,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,435,012,368.97/204,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,006.76

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