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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,957.14, 305,398.15 and 182,598.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,957.14, 305,398.15 and 182,598.71 is: 272,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,957.14 : 305,398.15 = 182,598.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,957.14/305,398.15 = 182,598.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,957.14x = 305,398.15 × 182,598.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,957.14x = 55,765,306,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,765,306,242.90/204,957.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,082.78

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