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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,450.28, 283,549.53 and 118,233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,450.28, 283,549.53 and 118,233.58 is: 163,178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,450.28 : 283,549.53 = 118,233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,450.28/283,549.53 = 118,233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,450.28x = 283,549.53 × 118,233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,450.28x = 33,525,076,039.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,525,076,039.22/205,450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,178.54

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