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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,001.62, 306,054.34 and 119,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,001.62, 306,054.34 and 119,832.96 is: 179,779.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001.62 : 306,054.34 = 119,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001.62/306,054.34 = 119,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001.62x = 306,054.34 × 119,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001.62x = 36,675,397,483.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,675,397,483.05/204,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,779.93

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