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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,203.25, 281,759.17 and 119,303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,203.25, 281,759.17 and 119,303.91 is: 164,615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,203.25 : 281,759.17 = 119,303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,203.25/281,759.17 = 119,303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,203.25x = 281,759.17 × 119,303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,203.25x = 33,614,970,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,614,970,659.35/204,203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,615.26

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