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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,053.22, 281,541.15 and 119,121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,053.22, 281,541.15 and 119,121.48 is: 164,357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,053.22 : 281,541.15 = 119,121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,053.22/281,541.15 = 119,121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,053.22x = 281,541.15 × 119,121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,053.22x = 33,537,598,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,537,598,468.90/204,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,357.11

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