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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,251.14, 281,857.48 and 118,196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,251.14, 281,857.48 and 118,196.34 is: 163,105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,251.14 : 281,857.48 = 118,196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,251.14/281,857.48 = 118,196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,251.14x = 281,857.48 × 118,196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,251.14x = 33,314,522,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314,522,537.62/204,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,105.69

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