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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,150.72, 281,674.80 and 119,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,150.72, 281,674.80 and 119,219.52 is: 164,491.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,150.72 : 281,674.80 = 119,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,150.72/281,674.80 = 119,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,150.72x = 281,674.80 × 119,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,150.72x = 33,581,134,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,581,134,452.10/204,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,491.87

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