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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,197.88, 281,751.78 and 119,298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,197.88, 281,751.78 and 119,298.54 is: 164,607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,197.88 : 281,751.78 = 119,298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,197.88/281,751.78 = 119,298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,197.88x = 281,751.78 × 119,298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,197.88x = 33,612,575,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612,575,996.40/204,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,607.86

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