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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,252, 281,867.76 and 119,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,252, 281,867.76 and 119,440.32 is: 164,827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,252 : 281,867.76 = 119,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,252/281,867.76 = 119,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,252x = 281,867.76 × 119,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,252x = 33,666,375,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666,375,452.08/204,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,827.64

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