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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,998.17, 282,904.50 and 118,950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,998.17, 282,904.50 and 118,950.67 is: 164,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,998.17 : 282,904.50 = 118,950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,998.17/282,904.50 = 118,950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,998.17x = 282,904.50 × 118,950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,998.17x = 33,651,679,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651,679,821.02/204,998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,156.00

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