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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,347.92, 281,957.88 and 119,448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,347.92, 281,957.88 and 119,448.56 is: 164,814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,347.92 : 281,957.88 = 119,448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,347.92/281,957.88 = 119,448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,347.92x = 281,957.88 × 119,448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,347.92x = 33,679,462,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,679,462,746.65/204,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,814.32

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