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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,446.29, 283,544.01 and 118,229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,446.29, 283,544.01 and 118,229.58 is: 163,173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,446.29 : 283,544.01 = 118,229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,446.29/283,544.01 = 118,229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,446.29x = 283,544.01 × 118,229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,446.29x = 33,523,289,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523,289,213.82/205,446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,173.01

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