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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,199.98, 281,754.68 and 119,300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,199.98, 281,754.68 and 119,300.64 is: 164,610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,199.98 : 281,754.68 = 119,300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,199.98/281,754.68 = 119,300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,199.98x = 281,754.68 × 119,300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,199.98x = 33,613,513,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,613,513,647.00/204,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,610.76

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