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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,102.97, 281,799.53 and 182,525.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,102.97, 281,799.53 and 182,525.78 is: 252,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,102.97 : 281,799.53 = 182,525.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,102.97/281,799.53 = 182,525.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,102.97x = 281,799.53 × 182,525.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,102.97x = 51,435,679,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,435,679,016.88/204,102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,008.48

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