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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,954.83, 305,394.80 and 182,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,954.83, 305,394.80 and 182,596.40 is: 272,079.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,954.83 : 305,394.80 = 182,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,954.83/305,394.80 = 182,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,954.83x = 305,394.80 × 182,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,954.83x = 55,763,988,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,763,988,618.76/204,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,079.41

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