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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,962.64, 305,406.35 and 182,604.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,962.64, 305,406.35 and 182,604.21 is: 272,090.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,962.64 : 305,406.35 = 182,604.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,962.64/305,406.35 = 182,604.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,962.64x = 305,406.35 × 182,604.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,962.64x = 55,768,485,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,768,485,270.73/204,962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,090.98

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