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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,452.81, 283,553.04 and 118,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,452.81, 283,553.04 and 118,236.10 is: 163,182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,452.81 : 283,553.04 = 118,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,452.81/283,553.04 = 118,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,452.81x = 283,553.04 × 118,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,452.81x = 33,526,205,592.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,526,205,592.74/205,452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,182.03

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