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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,330.32, 281,971.42 and 118,292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,330.32, 281,971.42 and 118,292.94 is: 163,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,330.32 : 281,971.42 = 118,292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,330.32/281,971.42 = 118,292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,330.32x = 281,971.42 × 118,292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,330.32x = 33,355,228,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,355,228,676.97/204,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,241.70

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