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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,142.63, 281,625.91 and 119,222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,142.63, 281,625.91 and 119,222.23 is: 164,473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,142.63 : 281,625.91 = 119,222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,142.63/281,625.91 = 119,222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,142.63x = 281,625.91 × 119,222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,142.63x = 33,576,069,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,576,069,015.98/204,142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,473.58

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