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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,218.47, 281,779.86 and 119,319.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,218.47, 281,779.86 and 119,319.13 is: 164,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,218.47 : 281,779.86 = 119,319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,218.47/281,779.86 = 119,319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,218.47x = 281,779.86 × 119,319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,218.47x = 33,621,727,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,621,727,746.72/204,218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,636.08

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