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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,821.14, 282,774.27 and 182,097.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,821.14, 282,774.27 and 182,097.23 is: 251,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,821.14 : 282,774.27 = 182,097.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,821.14/282,774.27 = 182,097.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,821.14x = 282,774.27 × 182,097.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,821.14x = 51,492,411,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,492,411,282.27/204,821.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,401.84

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