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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,861.07, 282,710.41 and 118,825.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,861.07, 282,710.41 and 118,825.86 is: 163,980.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,861.07 : 282,710.41 = 118,825.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,861.07/282,710.41 = 118,825.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,861.07x = 282,710.41 × 118,825.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,861.07x = 33,593,308,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,593,308,402.67/204,861.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,980.92

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