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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,791.08, 282,606.84 and 118,765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,791.08, 282,606.84 and 118,765.44 is: 163,893.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,791.08 : 282,606.84 = 118,765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,791.08/282,606.84 = 118,765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,791.08x = 282,606.84 × 118,765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,791.08x = 33,563,925,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,563,925,699.61/204,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,893.49

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