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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,749.27, 282,554.94 and 118,759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,749.27, 282,554.94 and 118,759.16 is: 163,888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,749.27 : 282,554.94 = 118,759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,749.27/282,554.94 = 118,759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,749.27x = 282,554.94 × 118,759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,749.27x = 33,555,987,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,555,987,236.10/204,749.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,888.19

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