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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,948.84, 280,125.69 and 118,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,948.84, 280,125.69 and 118,082.30 is: 162,986.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,948.84 : 280,125.69 = 118,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,948.84/280,125.69 = 118,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,948.84x = 280,125.69 × 118,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,948.84x = 33,077,885,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,077,885,764.29/202,948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,986.33

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