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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,181.56, 281,771.46 and 119,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,181.56, 281,771.46 and 119,280.60 is: 164,607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,181.56 : 281,771.46 = 119,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,181.56/281,771.46 = 119,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,181.56x = 281,771.46 × 119,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,181.56x = 33,609,868,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,609,868,811.68/204,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,607.76

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