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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,140.13, 281,622.47 and 119,219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,140.13, 281,622.47 and 119,219.73 is: 164,470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,140.13 : 281,622.47 = 119,219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,140.13/281,622.47 = 119,219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,140.13x = 281,622.47 × 119,219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,140.13x = 33,574,954,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,574,954,239.23/204,140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,470.13

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