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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,085.92, 281,547.60 and 119,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,085.92, 281,547.60 and 119,165.52 is: 164,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,085.92 : 281,547.60 = 119,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,085.92/281,547.60 = 119,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,085.92x = 281,547.60 × 119,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,085.92x = 33,550,766,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,550,766,158.75/204,085.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,395.30

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