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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,446.94, 283,544.93 and 118,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,446.94, 283,544.93 and 118,230.24 is: 163,173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,446.94 : 283,544.93 = 118,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,446.94/283,544.93 = 118,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,446.94x = 283,544.93 × 118,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,446.94x = 33,523,585,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523,585,124.68/205,446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,173.93

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