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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,184.26, 281,732.78 and 119,284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,184.26, 281,732.78 and 119,284.92 is: 164,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,184.26 : 281,732.78 = 119,284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,184.26/281,732.78 = 119,284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,184.26x = 281,732.78 × 119,284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,184.26x = 33,606,472,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,606,472,421.89/204,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,588.95

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