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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,157.06, 281,695.32 and 119,257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,157.06, 281,695.32 and 119,257.72 is: 164,551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,157.06 : 281,695.32 = 119,257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,157.06/281,695.32 = 119,257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,157.06x = 281,695.32 × 119,257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,157.06x = 33,594,340,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,594,340,893.63/204,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,551.46

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