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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,141.06, 281,714.76 and 118,111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,141.06, 281,714.76 and 118,111.77 is: 162,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,141.06 : 281,714.76 = 118,111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,141.06/281,714.76 = 118,111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,141.06x = 281,714.76 × 118,111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,141.06x = 33,273,828,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,273,828,938.73/204,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,994.30

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