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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.59, 281,981.45 and 118,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.59, 281,981.45 and 118,300.20 is: 163,251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.59 : 281,981.45 = 118,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.59/281,981.45 = 118,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.59x = 281,981.45 × 118,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.59x = 33,358,460,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358,460,225.63/204,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,251.71

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