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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,105.20, 281,802.60 and 182,528.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,105.20, 281,802.60 and 182,528.01 is: 252,011.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,105.20 : 281,802.60 = 182,528.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,105.20/281,802.60 = 182,528.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,105.20x = 281,802.60 × 182,528.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,105.20x = 51,436,867,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,436,867,790.83/204,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,011.56

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