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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,819.14, 282,771.51 and 182,095.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,819.14, 282,771.51 and 182,095.23 is: 251,399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,819.14 : 282,771.51 = 182,095.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,819.14/282,771.51 = 182,095.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,819.14x = 282,771.51 × 182,095.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,819.14x = 51,491,343,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,491,343,528.43/204,819.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,399.08

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