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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,149.04, 281,762.73 and 118,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,149.04, 281,762.73 and 118,097.88 is: 162,996.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,149.04 : 281,762.73 = 118,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,149.04/281,762.73 = 118,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,149.04x = 281,762.73 × 118,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,149.04x = 33,275,581,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,275,581,076.01/204,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,996.51

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