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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,414.16, 282,070.56 and 118,401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,414.16, 282,070.56 and 118,401.06 is: 163,381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,414.16 : 282,070.56 = 118,401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,414.16/282,070.56 = 118,401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,414.16x = 282,070.56 × 118,401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,414.16x = 33,397,453,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,397,453,298.79/204,414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,381.31

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