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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,957.07, 305,398.15 and 182,598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,957.07, 305,398.15 and 182,598.65 is: 272,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,957.07 : 305,398.15 = 182,598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,957.07/305,398.15 = 182,598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,957.07x = 305,398.15 × 182,598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,957.07x = 55,765,289,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,765,289,902.50/204,957.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,082.78

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