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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,136.95, 281,846.48 and 182,559.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,136.95, 281,846.48 and 182,559.63 is: 252,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,136.95 : 281,846.48 = 182,559.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,136.95/281,846.48 = 182,559.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,136.95x = 281,846.48 × 182,559.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,136.95x = 51,453,788,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,453,788,192.80/204,136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,055.24

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