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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,002.05, 282,909.85 and 118,954.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,002.05, 282,909.85 and 118,954.53 is: 164,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,002.05 : 282,909.85 = 118,954.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,002.05/282,909.85 = 118,954.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,002.05x = 282,909.85 × 118,954.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,002.05x = 33,653,407,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,653,407,941.73/205,002.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,161.33

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