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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,733.98, 282,533.46 and 118,709.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,733.98, 282,533.46 and 118,709.82 is: 163,819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,733.98 : 282,533.46 = 118,709.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,733.98/282,533.46 = 118,709.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,733.98x = 282,533.46 × 118,709.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,733.98x = 33,539,496,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539,496,180.58/204,733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,819.88

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