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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,329.69, 281,970.56 and 118,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,329.69, 281,970.56 and 118,292.32 is: 163,240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,329.69 : 281,970.56 = 118,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,329.69/281,970.56 = 118,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,329.69x = 281,970.56 × 118,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,329.69x = 33,354,950,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,354,950,110.81/204,329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,240.84

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