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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,973.30, 281,443.41 and 119,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,973.30, 281,443.41 and 119,093.94 is: 164,326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,973.30 : 281,443.41 = 119,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,973.30/281,443.41 = 119,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,973.30x = 281,443.41 × 119,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,973.30x = 33,518,204,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,518,204,583.94/203,973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,326.43

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