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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,250.14, 281,856.11 and 118,195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,250.14, 281,856.11 and 118,195.34 is: 163,104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,250.14 : 281,856.11 = 118,195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,250.14/281,856.11 = 118,195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,250.14x = 281,856.11 × 118,195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,250.14x = 33,314,076,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314,076,752.27/204,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,104.30

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