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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,962.14, 305,405.62 and 182,603.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,962.14, 305,405.62 and 182,603.71 is: 272,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,962.14 : 305,405.62 = 182,603.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,962.14/305,405.62 = 182,603.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,962.14x = 305,405.62 × 182,603.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,962.14x = 55,768,197,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,768,197,739.82/204,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,090.25

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