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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,003.05, 281,443.61 and 117,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,003.05, 281,443.61 and 117,946.26 is: 162,719.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,003.05 : 281,443.61 = 117,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,003.05/281,443.61 = 117,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,003.05x = 281,443.61 × 117,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,003.05x = 33,195,220,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,195,220,610.67/204,003.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,719.24

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