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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,415.59, 282,069.93 and 118,376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,415.59, 282,069.93 and 118,376.22 is: 163,345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,415.59 : 282,069.93 = 118,376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,415.59/282,069.93 = 118,376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,415.59x = 282,069.93 × 118,376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,415.59x = 33,390,372,089.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,390,372,089.06/204,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,345.53

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