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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,728.73, 282,531.60 and 118,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,728.73, 282,531.60 and 118,688.04 is: 163,792.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,728.73 : 282,531.60 = 118,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,728.73/282,531.60 = 118,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,728.73x = 282,531.60 × 118,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,728.73x = 33,533,121,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,533,121,842.06/204,728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,792.95

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