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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.84, 281,981.79 and 118,300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.84, 281,981.79 and 118,300.45 is: 163,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.84 : 281,981.79 = 118,300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.84/281,981.79 = 118,300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.84x = 281,981.79 × 118,300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.84x = 33,358,571,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358,571,534.65/204,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,252.06

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