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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,141.63, 281,624.54 and 119,221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,141.63, 281,624.54 and 119,221.23 is: 164,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,141.63 : 281,624.54 = 119,221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,141.63/281,624.54 = 119,221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,141.63x = 281,624.54 × 119,221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,141.63x = 33,575,623,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,575,623,460.88/204,141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,472.20

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