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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,001.67, 282,909.33 and 118,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,001.67, 282,909.33 and 118,954.16 is: 164,160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,001.67 : 282,909.33 = 118,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,001.67/282,909.33 = 118,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,001.67x = 282,909.33 × 118,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,001.67x = 33,653,240,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,653,240,291.77/205,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,160.81

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