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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,729.76, 282,532.98 and 118,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,729.76, 282,532.98 and 118,689.04 is: 163,794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,729.76 : 282,532.98 = 118,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,729.76/282,532.98 = 118,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,729.76x = 282,532.98 × 118,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,729.76x = 33,533,568,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,533,568,164.54/204,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,794.30

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