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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,954.33, 305,393.97 and 182,595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,954.33, 305,393.97 and 182,595.90 is: 272,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,954.33 : 305,393.97 = 182,595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,954.33/305,393.97 = 182,595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,954.33x = 305,393.97 × 182,595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,954.33x = 55,763,686,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,763,686,806.72/204,954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,078.60

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