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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,120.48, 281,823.72 and 182,543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,120.48, 281,823.72 and 182,543.28 is: 252,032.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,120.48 : 281,823.72 = 182,543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,120.48/281,823.72 = 182,543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,120.48x = 281,823.72 × 182,543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,120.48x = 51,445,026,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,445,026,230.60/204,120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,032.65

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