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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,275.60, 281,899.56 and 119,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,275.60, 281,899.56 and 119,375.84 is: 164,738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,275.60 : 281,899.56 = 119,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,275.60/281,899.56 = 119,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,275.60x = 281,899.56 × 119,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,275.60x = 33,651,996,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651,996,770.63/204,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,738.21

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