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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,183.20, 281,731.32 and 119,283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,183.20, 281,731.32 and 119,283.86 is: 164,587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,183.20 : 281,731.32 = 119,283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,183.20/281,731.32 = 119,283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,183.20x = 281,731.32 × 119,283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,183.20x = 33,605,998,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,605,998,180.85/204,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,587.48

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