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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,204.35, 281,760.68 and 119,305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,204.35, 281,760.68 and 119,305.01 is: 164,616.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,204.35 : 281,760.68 = 119,305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,204.35/281,760.68 = 119,305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,204.35x = 281,760.68 × 119,305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,204.35x = 33,615,459,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,615,459,634.47/204,204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,616.77

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