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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.80, 281,981.73 and 118,300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.80, 281,981.73 and 118,300.41 is: 163,252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.80 : 281,981.73 = 118,300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.80/281,981.73 = 118,300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.80x = 281,981.73 × 118,300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.80x = 33,358,554,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358,554,271.51/204,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,252.00

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