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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,200.88, 281,755.92 and 119,301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,200.88, 281,755.92 and 119,301.54 is: 164,612.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,200.88 : 281,755.92 = 119,301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,200.88/281,755.92 = 119,301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,200.88x = 281,755.92 × 119,301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,200.88x = 33,613,915,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,613,915,160.12/204,200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,612.00

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