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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,174.14, 281,718.81 and 119,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,174.14, 281,718.81 and 119,274.80 is: 164,574.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,174.14 : 281,718.81 = 119,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,174.14/281,718.81 = 119,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,174.14x = 281,718.81 × 119,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,174.14x = 33,601,953,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601,953,310.39/204,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,574.98

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