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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,234.54, 281,801.94 and 119,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,234.54, 281,801.94 and 119,335.20 is: 164,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,234.54 : 281,801.94 = 119,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,234.54/281,801.94 = 119,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,234.54x = 281,801.94 × 119,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,234.54x = 33,628,890,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,628,890,870.29/204,234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,658.20

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