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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,033.35, 281,485.40 and 117,976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,033.35, 281,485.40 and 117,976.52 is: 162,760.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,033.35 : 281,485.40 = 117,976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,033.35/281,485.40 = 117,976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,033.35x = 281,485.40 × 117,976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,033.35x = 33,208,668,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,208,668,036.64/204,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,760.98

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