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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,316.80, 281,902.08 and 119,454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,316.80, 281,902.08 and 119,454.72 is: 164,815.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,316.80 : 281,902.08 = 119,454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,316.80/281,902.08 = 119,454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,316.80x = 281,902.08 × 119,454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,316.80x = 33,674,534,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,674,534,033.82/204,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,815.30

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