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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,785.62, 281,160.99 and 118,842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,785.62, 281,160.99 and 118,842.54 is: 163,965.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,785.62 : 281,160.99 = 118,842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,785.62/281,160.99 = 118,842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,785.62x = 281,160.99 × 118,842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,785.62x = 33,413,886,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413,886,200.51/203,785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,965.87

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