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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,116.03, 281,714.93 and 118,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,116.03, 281,714.93 and 118,127.36 is: 163,035.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,116.03 : 281,714.93 = 118,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,116.03/281,714.93 = 118,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,116.03x = 281,714.93 × 118,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,116.03x = 33,278,241,510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278,241,510.11/204,116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,035.90

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