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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,683.94, 282,464.28 and 118,659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,683.94, 282,464.28 and 118,659.51 is: 163,750.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,683.94 : 282,464.28 = 118,659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,683.94/282,464.28 = 118,659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,683.94x = 282,464.28 × 118,659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,683.94x = 33,517,073,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517,073,057.30/204,683.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,750.38

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