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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,788.08, 282,602.72 and 118,762.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,788.08, 282,602.72 and 118,762.43 is: 163,889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,788.08 : 282,602.72 = 118,762.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,788.08/282,602.72 = 118,762.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,788.08x = 282,602.72 × 118,762.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,788.08x = 33,562,585,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,562,585,158.00/204,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,889.35

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