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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,007.67, 281,449.97 and 117,950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,007.67, 281,449.97 and 117,950.90 is: 162,725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,007.67 : 281,449.97 = 117,950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,007.67/281,449.97 = 117,950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,007.67x = 281,449.97 × 117,950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,007.67x = 33,197,277,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197,277,266.47/204,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,725.64

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