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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,120.11, 281,823.21 and 182,542.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,120.11, 281,823.21 and 182,542.91 is: 252,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,120.11 : 281,823.21 = 182,542.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,120.11/281,823.21 = 182,542.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,120.11x = 281,823.21 × 182,542.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,120.11x = 51,444,826,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,444,826,537.11/204,120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,032.14

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