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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,214.38, 281,774.48 and 119,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,214.38, 281,774.48 and 119,315.04 is: 164,630.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,214.38 : 281,774.48 = 119,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,214.38/281,774.48 = 119,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,214.38x = 281,774.48 × 119,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,214.38x = 33,619,933,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,619,933,352.18/204,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,630.59

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