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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,181.20, 281,753.64 and 119,288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,181.20, 281,753.64 and 119,288.88 is: 164,609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,181.20 : 281,753.64 = 119,288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,181.20/281,753.64 = 119,288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,181.20x = 281,753.64 × 119,288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,181.20x = 33,610,076,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,610,076,151.52/204,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,609.06

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