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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,143.04, 281,754.45 and 118,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,143.04, 281,754.45 and 118,091.88 is: 162,988.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,143.04 : 281,754.45 = 118,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,143.04/281,754.45 = 118,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,143.04x = 281,754.45 × 118,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,143.04x = 33,272,912,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,272,912,698.87/204,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,988.23

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