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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,267.33, 281,869.12 and 118,209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,267.33, 281,869.12 and 118,209.22 is: 163,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,267.33 : 281,869.12 = 118,209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,267.33/281,869.12 = 118,209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,267.33x = 281,869.12 × 118,209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,267.33x = 33,319,527,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319,527,817.09/204,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,117.26

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