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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,262.80, 281,959.24 and 119,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,262.80, 281,959.24 and 119,407.44 is: 164,827.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,262.80 : 281,959.24 = 119,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,262.80/281,959.24 = 119,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,262.80x = 281,959.24 × 119,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,262.80x = 33,668,031,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,668,031,032.75/204,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,827.03

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