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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,197.74, 281,751.59 and 119,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,197.74, 281,751.59 and 119,298.40 is: 164,607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,197.74 : 281,751.59 = 119,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,197.74/281,751.59 = 119,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,197.74x = 281,751.59 × 119,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,197.74x = 33,612,512,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612,512,583.59/204,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,607.66

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