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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,332.93, 281,975.02 and 118,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,332.93, 281,975.02 and 118,295.54 is: 163,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,332.93 : 281,975.02 = 118,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,332.93/281,975.02 = 118,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,332.93x = 281,975.02 × 118,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,332.93x = 33,356,387,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,356,387,274.62/204,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,245.29

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