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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,119.61, 281,822.51 and 182,542.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,119.61, 281,822.51 and 182,542.41 is: 252,031.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,119.61 : 281,822.51 = 182,542.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,119.61/281,822.51 = 182,542.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,119.61x = 281,822.51 × 182,542.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,119.61x = 51,444,559,214.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,444,559,214.89/204,119.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,031.45

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