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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,734.98, 282,534.84 and 118,710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,734.98, 282,534.84 and 118,710.82 is: 163,821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,734.98 : 282,534.84 = 118,710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,734.98/282,534.84 = 118,710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,734.98x = 282,534.84 × 118,710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,734.98x = 33,539,942,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539,942,534.97/204,734.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,821.26

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