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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,168.33, 281,705.99 and 119,297.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,168.33, 281,705.99 and 119,297.61 is: 164,603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,168.33 : 281,705.99 = 119,297.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,168.33/281,705.99 = 119,297.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,168.33x = 281,705.99 × 119,297.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,168.33x = 33,606,850,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,606,850,733.20/204,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,603.64

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