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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,269.08, 281,871.54 and 118,210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,269.08, 281,871.54 and 118,210.96 is: 163,119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,269.08 : 281,871.54 = 118,210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,269.08/281,871.54 = 118,210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,269.08x = 281,871.54 × 118,210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,269.08x = 33,320,305,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,320,305,340.08/204,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,119.67

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