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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,734.07, 282,499.77 and 118,676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,734.07, 282,499.77 and 118,676.25 is: 163,753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,734.07 : 282,499.77 = 118,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,734.07/282,499.77 = 118,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,734.07x = 282,499.77 × 118,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,734.07x = 33,526,013,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,526,013,329.46/204,734.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,753.95

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