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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,210.14, 281,768.63 and 119,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,210.14, 281,768.63 and 119,310.80 is: 164,624.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,210.14 : 281,768.63 = 119,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,210.14/281,768.63 = 119,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,210.14x = 281,768.63 × 119,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,210.14x = 33,618,038,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,618,038,654.81/204,210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,624.73

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