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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,217.47, 281,778.48 and 119,318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,217.47, 281,778.48 and 119,318.13 is: 164,634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,217.47 : 281,778.48 = 119,318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,217.47/281,778.48 = 119,318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,217.47x = 281,778.48 × 119,318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,217.47x = 33,621,281,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,621,281,307.84/204,217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,634.70

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