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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,236.54, 281,804.70 and 119,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,236.54, 281,804.70 and 119,337.20 is: 164,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,236.54 : 281,804.70 = 119,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,236.54/281,804.70 = 119,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,236.54x = 281,804.70 × 119,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,236.54x = 33,629,783,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,629,783,844.84/204,236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,660.96

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