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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,301.73, 283,324.46 and 118,086.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,301.73, 283,324.46 and 118,086.67 is: 162,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,301.73 : 283,324.46 = 118,086.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,301.73/283,324.46 = 118,086.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,301.73x = 283,324.46 × 118,086.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,301.73x = 33,456,842,010.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,456,842,010.95/205,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,964.25

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