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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,281.52, 305,876.52 and 119,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,281.52, 305,876.52 and 119,972.40 is: 179,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,281.52 : 305,876.52 = 119,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,281.52/305,876.52 = 119,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,281.52x = 305,876.52 × 119,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,281.52x = 36,696,740,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,696,740,208.05/204,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,638.08

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