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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,203.75, 281,759.87 and 119,304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,203.75, 281,759.87 and 119,304.41 is: 164,615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,203.75 : 281,759.87 = 119,304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,203.75/281,759.87 = 119,304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,203.75x = 281,759.87 × 119,304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,203.75x = 33,615,193,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,615,193,046.71/204,203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,615.95

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