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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,197.39, 281,751.09 and 119,298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,197.39, 281,751.09 and 119,298.05 is: 164,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,197.39 : 281,751.09 = 119,298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,197.39/281,751.09 = 119,298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,197.39x = 281,751.09 × 119,298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,197.39x = 33,612,354,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612,354,213.62/204,197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,607.17

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