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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,996.75, 282,832.71 and 118,925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,996.75, 282,832.71 and 118,925.84 is: 164,081.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,996.75 : 282,832.71 = 118,925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,996.75/282,832.71 = 118,925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,996.75x = 282,832.71 × 118,925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,996.75x = 33,636,117,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,636,117,877.34/204,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,081.23

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