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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,214.32, 281,822.76 and 119,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,214.32, 281,822.76 and 119,329.56 is: 164,678.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,214.32 : 281,822.76 = 119,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,214.32/281,822.76 = 119,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,214.32x = 281,822.76 × 119,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,214.32x = 33,629,785,948.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,629,785,948.79/204,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,678.88

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