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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,228.48, 281,793.64 and 119,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,228.48, 281,793.64 and 119,329.12 is: 164,649.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,228.48 : 281,793.64 = 119,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,228.48/281,793.64 = 119,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,228.48x = 281,793.64 × 119,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,228.48x = 33,626,187,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,626,187,082.80/204,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,649.84

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