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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,954.32, 305,394.06 and 182,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,954.32, 305,394.06 and 182,595.88 is: 272,078.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,954.32 : 305,394.06 = 182,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,954.32/305,394.06 = 182,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,954.32x = 305,394.06 × 182,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,954.32x = 55,763,697,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,763,697,132.47/204,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,078.66

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