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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,664.93, 282,443.53 and 118,624.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,664.93, 282,443.53 and 118,624.25 is: 163,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,664.93 : 282,443.53 = 118,624.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,664.93/282,443.53 = 118,624.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,664.93x = 282,443.53 × 118,624.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,664.93x = 33,504,651,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,504,651,290.46/204,664.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,704.90

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