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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,238.01, 281,828.70 and 118,179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,238.01, 281,828.70 and 118,179.82 is: 163,076.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,238.01 : 281,828.70 = 118,179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,238.01/281,828.70 = 118,179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,238.01x = 281,828.70 × 118,179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,238.01x = 33,306,466,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,306,466,284.01/204,238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,076.73

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