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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,007.16, 281,449.28 and 117,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,007.16, 281,449.28 and 117,950.40 is: 162,724.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,007.16 : 281,449.28 = 117,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,007.16/281,449.28 = 117,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,007.16x = 281,449.28 × 117,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,007.16x = 33,197,055,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197,055,450.59/204,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,724.95

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