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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,056.22, 281,545.29 and 119,124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,056.22, 281,545.29 and 119,124.48 is: 164,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,056.22 : 281,545.29 = 119,124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,056.22/281,545.29 = 119,124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,056.22x = 281,545.29 × 119,124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,056.22x = 33,538,936,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,538,936,267.70/204,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,361.25

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