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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,003.54, 281,444.30 and 117,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,003.54, 281,444.30 and 117,946.76 is: 162,719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,003.54 : 281,444.30 = 117,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,003.54/281,444.30 = 117,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,003.54x = 281,444.30 × 117,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,003.54x = 33,195,443,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,195,443,305.47/204,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,719.94

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