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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,037.68, 282,958.98 and 118,990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,037.68, 282,958.98 and 118,990.04 is: 164,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,037.68 : 282,958.98 = 118,990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,037.68/282,958.98 = 118,990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,037.68x = 282,958.98 × 118,990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,037.68x = 33,669,300,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669,300,348.56/205,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,210.31

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