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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,031.10, 281,482.29 and 117,974.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,031.10, 281,482.29 and 117,974.27 is: 162,757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,031.10 : 281,482.29 = 117,974.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,031.10/281,482.29 = 117,974.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,031.10x = 281,482.29 × 117,974.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,031.10x = 33,207,668,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,207,668,384.38/204,031.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,757.87

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