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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,927.74, 280,084.42 and 118,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,927.74, 280,084.42 and 118,055.94 is: 162,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,927.74 : 280,084.42 = 118,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,927.74/280,084.42 = 118,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,927.74x = 280,084.42 × 118,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,927.74x = 33,065,629,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,065,629,482.45/202,927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,942.88

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