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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,338.34, 281,982.48 and 118,300.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,338.34, 281,982.48 and 118,300.95 is: 163,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,338.34 : 281,982.48 = 118,300.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,338.34/281,982.48 = 118,300.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,338.34x = 281,982.48 × 118,300.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,338.34x = 33,358,795,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358,795,267.36/204,338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,252.75

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