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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,237.04, 281,805.39 and 119,337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,237.04, 281,805.39 and 119,337.70 is: 164,661.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,237.04 : 281,805.39 = 119,337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,237.04/281,805.39 = 119,337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,237.04x = 281,805.39 × 119,337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,237.04x = 33,630,007,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,630,007,090.20/204,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,661.65

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