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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,498.31, 282,134.62 and 118,410.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,498.31, 282,134.62 and 118,410.29 is: 163,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,498.31 : 282,134.62 = 118,410.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,498.31/282,134.62 = 118,410.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,498.31x = 282,134.62 × 118,410.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,498.31x = 33,407,642,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,407,642,173.24/204,498.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,363.90

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