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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,212.39, 281,771.73 and 119,313.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,212.39, 281,771.73 and 119,313.05 is: 164,627.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,212.39 : 281,771.73 = 119,313.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,212.39/281,771.73 = 119,313.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,212.39x = 281,771.73 × 119,313.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,212.39x = 33,619,043,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,619,043,101.22/204,212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,627.84

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