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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,161.72, 281,958.37 and 181,898.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,161.72, 281,958.37 and 181,898.06 is: 251,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,161.72 : 281,958.37 = 181,898.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,161.72/281,958.37 = 181,898.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,161.72x = 281,958.37 × 181,898.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,161.72x = 51,287,678,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,287,678,639.23/204,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,211.05

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