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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,001.54, 281,441.54 and 117,944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,001.54, 281,441.54 and 117,944.76 is: 162,717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001.54 : 281,441.54 = 117,944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001.54/281,441.54 = 117,944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001.54x = 281,441.54 × 117,944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001.54x = 33,194,553,993.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194,553,993.05/204,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,717.18

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