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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,056.04, 281,553.60 and 119,134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,056.04, 281,553.60 and 119,134.56 is: 164,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,056.04 : 281,553.60 = 119,134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,056.04/281,553.60 = 119,134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,056.04x = 281,553.60 × 119,134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,056.04x = 33,542,764,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,542,764,252.42/204,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,380.16

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