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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,996.32, 280,066.08 and 118,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,996.32, 280,066.08 and 118,043.52 is: 162,860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,996.32 : 280,066.08 = 118,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,996.32/280,066.08 = 118,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,996.32x = 280,066.08 × 118,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,996.32x = 33,059,985,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,059,985,915.80/202,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,860.03

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