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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,001.82, 281,441.82 and 117,944.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,001.82, 281,441.82 and 117,944.90 is: 162,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001.82 : 281,441.82 = 117,944.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001.82/281,441.82 = 117,944.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001.82x = 281,441.82 × 117,944.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001.82x = 33,194,627,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194,627,315.72/204,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,717.31

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