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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,002.54, 281,442.92 and 117,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,002.54, 281,442.92 and 117,945.76 is: 162,718.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,002.54 : 281,442.92 = 117,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,002.54/281,442.92 = 117,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,002.54x = 281,442.92 × 117,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,002.54x = 33,194,999,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194,999,096.02/204,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,718.56

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