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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,280.02, 281,925.09 and 119,409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,280.02, 281,925.09 and 119,409.84 is: 164,796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,280.02 : 281,925.09 = 119,409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,280.02/281,925.09 = 119,409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,280.02x = 281,925.09 × 119,409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,280.02x = 33,664,629,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,664,629,888.89/204,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,796.49

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