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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,136.20, 281,845.44 and 182,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,136.20, 281,845.44 and 182,558.88 is: 252,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,136.20 : 281,845.44 = 182,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,136.20/281,845.44 = 182,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,136.20x = 281,845.44 × 182,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,136.20x = 51,453,387,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,453,387,859.51/204,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,054.21

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