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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,240.88, 281,832.67 and 118,182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,240.88, 281,832.67 and 118,182.70 is: 163,080.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,240.88 : 281,832.67 = 118,182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,240.88/281,832.67 = 118,182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,240.88x = 281,832.67 × 118,182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,240.88x = 33,307,745,888.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,307,745,888.81/204,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,080.70

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