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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,198.88, 281,753.16 and 119,299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,198.88, 281,753.16 and 119,299.54 is: 164,609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,198.88 : 281,753.16 = 119,299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,198.88/281,753.16 = 119,299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,198.88x = 281,753.16 × 119,299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,198.88x = 33,613,022,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,613,022,381.55/204,198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,609.24

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