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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,011.06, 281,518.74 and 117,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,011.06, 281,518.74 and 117,975.69 is: 162,796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,011.06 : 281,518.74 = 117,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,011.06/281,518.74 = 117,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,011.06x = 281,518.74 × 117,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,011.06x = 33,212,367,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,212,367,599.43/204,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,796.90

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