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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,348.15, 281,996.01 and 118,310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,348.15, 281,996.01 and 118,310.76 is: 163,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,348.15 : 281,996.01 = 118,310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,348.15/281,996.01 = 118,310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,348.15x = 281,996.01 × 118,310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,348.15x = 33,363,162,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,363,162,260.07/204,348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,266.28

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