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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,200.14, 281,754.88 and 119,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,200.14, 281,754.88 and 119,300.80 is: 164,610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,200.14 : 281,754.88 = 119,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,200.14/281,754.88 = 119,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,200.14x = 281,754.88 × 119,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,200.14x = 33,613,582,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,613,582,587.90/204,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,610.97

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