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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,159.56, 281,698.77 and 119,260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,159.56, 281,698.77 and 119,260.22 is: 164,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,159.56 : 281,698.77 = 119,260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,159.56/281,698.77 = 119,260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,159.56x = 281,698.77 × 119,260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,159.56x = 33,595,457,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,595,457,283.93/204,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,554.91

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