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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,233.53, 281,800.56 and 119,334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,233.53, 281,800.56 and 119,334.19 is: 164,656.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,233.53 : 281,800.56 = 119,334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,233.53/281,800.56 = 119,334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,233.53x = 281,800.56 × 119,334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,233.53x = 33,628,441,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,628,441,569.15/204,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,656.81

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