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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,413.09, 282,066.48 and 118,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,413.09, 282,066.48 and 118,373.72 is: 163,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,413.09 : 282,066.48 = 118,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,413.09/282,066.48 = 118,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,413.09x = 282,066.48 × 118,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,413.09x = 33,389,258,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,389,258,524.91/204,413.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,342.08

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