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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,060.16, 281,598.40 and 118,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,060.16, 281,598.40 and 118,012.64 is: 162,854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,060.16 : 281,598.40 = 118,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,060.16/281,598.40 = 118,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,060.16x = 281,598.40 × 118,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,060.16x = 33,232,170,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,232,170,603.78/204,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,854.77

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