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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,235.53, 281,803.32 and 119,336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,235.53, 281,803.32 and 119,336.19 is: 164,659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,235.53 : 281,803.32 = 119,336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,235.53/281,803.32 = 119,336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,235.53x = 281,803.32 × 119,336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,235.53x = 33,629,334,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,629,334,538.15/204,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,659.57

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