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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,955.85, 280,135.35 and 118,089.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,955.85, 280,135.35 and 118,089.30 is: 162,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,955.85 : 280,135.35 = 118,089.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,955.85/280,135.35 = 118,089.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,955.85x = 280,135.35 × 118,089.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,955.85x = 33,080,987,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,080,987,386.76/202,955.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,995.98

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