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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.34, 281,981.10 and 118,299.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.34, 281,981.10 and 118,299.95 is: 163,251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.34 : 281,981.10 = 118,299.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.34/281,981.10 = 118,299.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.34x = 281,981.10 × 118,299.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.34x = 33,358,349,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358,349,064.66/204,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,251.37

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