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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,498.26, 282,134.53 and 118,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,498.26, 282,134.53 and 118,410.24 is: 163,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,498.26 : 282,134.53 = 118,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,498.26/282,134.53 = 118,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,498.26x = 282,134.53 × 118,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,498.26x = 33,407,616,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,407,616,817.54/204,498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,363.82

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