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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,330.29, 281,971.41 and 118,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,330.29, 281,971.41 and 118,292.92 is: 163,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,330.29 : 281,971.41 = 118,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,330.29/281,971.41 = 118,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,330.29x = 281,971.41 × 118,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,330.29x = 33,355,220,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,355,220,740.49/204,330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,241.68

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