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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,158.56, 281,697.39 and 119,259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,158.56, 281,697.39 and 119,259.22 is: 164,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,158.56 : 281,697.39 = 119,259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,158.56/281,697.39 = 119,259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,158.56x = 281,697.39 × 119,259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,158.56x = 33,595,011,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,595,011,007.44/204,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,553.53

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