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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,122.36, 281,826.32 and 182,545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,122.36, 281,826.32 and 182,545.16 is: 252,035.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,122.36 : 281,826.32 = 182,545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,122.36/281,826.32 = 182,545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,122.36x = 281,826.32 × 182,545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,122.36x = 51,446,029,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,446,029,763.89/204,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,035.25

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