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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,121.11, 281,824.59 and 182,543.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,121.11, 281,824.59 and 182,543.91 is: 252,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,121.11 : 281,824.59 = 182,543.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,121.11/281,824.59 = 182,543.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,121.11x = 281,824.59 × 182,543.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,121.11x = 51,445,362,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,445,362,592.75/204,121.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,033.52

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