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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,231.03, 281,797.11 and 119,331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,231.03, 281,797.11 and 119,331.69 is: 164,653.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,231.03 : 281,797.11 = 119,331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,231.03/281,797.11 = 119,331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,231.03x = 281,797.11 × 119,331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,231.03x = 33,627,325,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,627,325,373.42/204,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,653.36

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