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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,192.51, 281,744.37 and 119,293.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,192.51, 281,744.37 and 119,293.17 is: 164,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,192.51 : 281,744.37 = 119,293.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,192.51/281,744.37 = 119,293.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,192.51x = 281,744.37 × 119,293.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,192.51x = 33,610,179,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,610,179,026.95/204,192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,600.45

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