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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,109.88, 281,671.63 and 119,227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,109.88, 281,671.63 and 119,227.55 is: 164,534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,109.88 : 281,671.63 = 119,227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,109.88/281,671.63 = 119,227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,109.88x = 281,671.63 × 119,227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,109.88x = 33,583,016,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,583,016,642.98/204,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,534.01

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