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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,812.62, 282,642.01 and 118,788.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,812.62, 282,642.01 and 118,788.19 is: 163,928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,812.62 : 282,642.01 = 118,788.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,812.62/282,642.01 = 118,788.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,812.62x = 282,642.01 × 118,788.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,812.62x = 33,574,531,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,574,531,782.29/204,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,928.04

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