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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,159.92, 281,699.48 and 119,260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,159.92, 281,699.48 and 119,260.56 is: 164,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,159.92 : 281,699.48 = 119,260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,159.92/281,699.48 = 119,260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,159.92x = 281,699.48 × 119,260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,159.92x = 33,595,637,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,595,637,736.51/204,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,555.50

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