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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,232.53, 281,799.18 and 119,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,232.53, 281,799.18 and 119,333.19 is: 164,655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,232.53 : 281,799.18 = 119,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,232.53/281,799.18 = 119,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,232.53x = 281,799.18 × 119,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,232.53x = 33,627,995,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,627,995,088.78/204,232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,655.43

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