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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,296.22, 283,316.88 and 118,081.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,296.22, 283,316.88 and 118,081.18 is: 162,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,296.22 : 283,316.88 = 118,081.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,296.22/283,316.88 = 118,081.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,296.22x = 283,316.88 × 118,081.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,296.22x = 33,454,391,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,454,391,072.60/205,296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,956.68

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