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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,789.08, 282,604.09 and 118,763.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,789.08, 282,604.09 and 118,763.43 is: 163,890.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,789.08 : 282,604.09 = 118,763.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,789.08/282,604.09 = 118,763.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,789.08x = 282,604.09 × 118,763.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,789.08x = 33,563,031,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,563,031,060.43/204,789.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,890.73

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