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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,951.35, 280,129.14 and 118,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,951.35, 280,129.14 and 118,084.80 is: 162,989.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,951.35 : 280,129.14 = 118,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,951.35/280,129.14 = 118,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,951.35x = 280,129.14 × 118,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,951.35x = 33,078,993,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,078,993,471.07/202,951.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,989.77

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