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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,216.38, 281,777.24 and 119,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,216.38, 281,777.24 and 119,317.04 is: 164,633.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,216.38 : 281,777.24 = 119,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,216.38/281,777.24 = 119,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,216.38x = 281,777.24 × 119,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,216.38x = 33,620,826,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,620,826,216.17/204,216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,633.35

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