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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,014.40, 281,459.26 and 117,957.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,014.40, 281,459.26 and 117,957.63 is: 162,734.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,014.40 : 281,459.26 = 117,957.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,014.40/281,459.26 = 117,957.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,014.40x = 281,459.26 × 117,957.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,014.40x = 33,200,266,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,200,266,411.02/204,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,734.91

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