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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,426.95, 306,641.58 and 182,041.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,426.95, 306,641.58 and 182,041.38 is: 273,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,426.95 : 306,641.58 = 182,041.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,426.95/306,641.58 = 182,041.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,426.95x = 306,641.58 × 182,041.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,426.95x = 55,821,453,945.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,821,453,945.17/204,426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,063.09

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