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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,198.14, 281,752.13 and 119,298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,198.14, 281,752.13 and 119,298.80 is: 164,608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,198.14 : 281,752.13 = 119,298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,198.14/281,752.13 = 119,298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,198.14x = 281,752.13 × 119,298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,198.14x = 33,612,689,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612,689,001.19/204,198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,608.21

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