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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,997.17, 282,903.12 and 118,949.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,997.17, 282,903.12 and 118,949.67 is: 164,154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,997.17 : 282,903.12 = 118,949.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,997.17/282,903.12 = 118,949.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,997.17x = 282,903.12 × 118,949.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,997.17x = 33,651,232,765.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651,232,765.97/204,997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,154.62

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