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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,952.82, 305,391.73 and 182,594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,952.82, 305,391.73 and 182,594.39 is: 272,076.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,952.82 : 305,391.73 = 182,594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,952.82/305,391.73 = 182,594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,952.82x = 305,391.73 × 182,594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,952.82x = 55,762,816,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762,816,957.39/204,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,076.36

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