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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,918.24, 280,071.30 and 118,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,918.24, 280,071.30 and 118,046.44 is: 162,929.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,918.24 : 280,071.30 = 118,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,918.24/280,071.30 = 118,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,918.24x = 280,071.30 × 118,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,918.24x = 33,061,419,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,419,911.17/202,918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,929.76

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