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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,180.06, 281,769.39 and 119,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,180.06, 281,769.39 and 119,279.10 is: 164,605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,180.06 : 281,769.39 = 119,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,180.06/281,769.39 = 119,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,180.06x = 281,769.39 × 119,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,180.06x = 33,609,199,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,609,199,246.75/204,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,605.69

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