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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,214.14, 281,774.14 and 119,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,214.14, 281,774.14 and 119,314.80 is: 164,630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,214.14 : 281,774.14 = 119,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,214.14/281,774.14 = 119,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,214.14x = 281,774.14 × 119,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,214.14x = 33,619,825,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,619,825,159.27/204,214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,630.25

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