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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,196.99, 281,750.55 and 119,297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,196.99, 281,750.55 and 119,297.65 is: 164,606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,196.99 : 281,750.55 = 119,297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,196.99/281,750.55 = 119,297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,196.99x = 281,750.55 × 119,297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,196.99x = 33,612,177,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612,177,253.09/204,196.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,606.63

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