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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,198.39, 281,752.47 and 119,299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,198.39, 281,752.47 and 119,299.05 is: 164,608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,198.39 : 281,752.47 = 119,299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,198.39/281,752.47 = 119,299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,198.39x = 281,752.47 × 119,299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,198.39x = 33,612,802,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612,802,006.15/204,198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,608.56

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